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2005 Triumph Speed Master 865 — MOT History by Age

How cars manufactured in 2005 perform at MOT as they age

21 years
Current Age
92.7%
Latest Pass Rate
641
Total Tests (All Years)
19,854 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

Best vintage for Speed Master 865

Compared to Average at Age 19

This car: 92.7%
Average: 55.4%

✅ 37.3% above average (7550 models compared)

How This Car Ages

Pass rate progression for the 2005 Triumph Speed Master 865 as it ages.

4 yrs84.0%
5 yrs91.7%
6 yrs83.7%
7 yrs89.8%
8 yrs92.0%
9 yrs75.0%
10 yrs89.8%
11 yrs82.0%
12 yrs78.0%
13 yrs100.0%
14 yrs83.3%
16 yrs82.9%
17 yrs87.1%
18 yrs90.0%
19 yrs92.7%

Bar chart showing pass rate by car age from 4 to 19 years

Fail Rate %
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AgePass RateTests
4 yrs84.0%50
5 yrs91.7%48
6 yrs83.7%49
7 yrs89.8%49
8 yrs92.0%50
9 yrs75.0%52
10 yrs89.8%49
11 yrs82.0%50
12 yrs78.0%41
13 yrs100.0%30
14 yrs83.3%30
16 yrs82.9%41
17 yrs87.1%31
18 yrs90.0%30
19 yrs92.7%41

Pass Rate Trend

How the 2005 Triumph Speed Master 865 pass rate changes as it ages, from first MOT to most recent.

Trend shows improving over 15 years

Pass Rate %
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BuiltPass RateTests
2024 (19 yrs)92.7%41
2023 (18 yrs)90%30
2022 (17 yrs)87.1%31
2021 (16 yrs)82.9%41
2019 (14 yrs)83.3%30
2018 (13 yrs)100%30
2017 (12 yrs)78%41
2016 (11 yrs)82%50
2015 (10 yrs)89.8%49
2014 (9 yrs)75%52
2013 (8 yrs)92%50
2012 (7 yrs)89.8%49
2011 (6 yrs)83.7%49
2010 (5 yrs)91.7%48
2009 (4 yrs)84%50

Year-by-Year MOT Results

2009
84.0%
Age (yrs) 4Tests 50Avg Mileage 6,762Top Failure Motorcycle brakes — 8.0%
2010
91.7%
Age (yrs) 5Tests 48Avg Mileage 8,392Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 6.3%
2011
83.7%
Age (yrs) 6Tests 49Avg Mileage 9,699Top Failure Motorcycle fuel and exhaust — 6.1%
2012
89.8%
Age (yrs) 7Tests 49Avg Mileage 13,169Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 4.1%
2013
92.0%
Age (yrs) 8Tests 50Avg Mileage 11,282Top Failure Motorcycle drive system — 4.0%
2014
75.0%
Age (yrs) 9Tests 52Avg Mileage 12,000Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 15.4%
2015
89.8%
Age (yrs) 10Tests 49Avg Mileage 13,108Top Failure Motorcycle brakes — 14.3%
2016
82.0%
Age (yrs) 11Tests 50Avg Mileage 14,308Top Failure Motorcycle brakes — 12.0%
2017
78.0%
Age (yrs) 12Tests 41Avg Mileage 17,905Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 17.1%
2018
100.0%
Age (yrs) 13Tests 30Avg Mileage 17,036Top Failure
2019
83.3%
Age (yrs) 14Tests 30Avg Mileage 18,178Top Failure Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 13.3%
2021
82.9%
Age (yrs) 16Tests 41Avg Mileage 18,274Top Failure Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 22.0%
2022
87.1%
Age (yrs) 17Tests 31Avg Mileage 18,978Top Failure Motorcycle brakes — 16.1%
2023
90.0%
Age (yrs) 18Tests 30Avg Mileage 17,456Top Failure Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 10.0%
2024
92.7%
Age (yrs) 19Tests 41Avg Mileage 19,854Top Failure Motorcycle structure and attachments — 9.8%

Common MOT Failures

Top failure categories across all test years for 2005 Triumph Speed Master 865, with age trends.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors
13.7%
↓ Decreases with age
Motorcycle brakes
8.9%
↓ Decreases with age
Motorcycle structure and attachments
8.7%
↑ Increases with age
Motorcycle lighting and signalling
7.9%
↑ Increases with age
Motorcycle suspension
5.7%
— Consistent

How Failures Change With Age

Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.

CategoryAt YoungestAt OldestChangeTrend
Motorcycle brakes8.0% (4 yrs)2.4% (19 yrs)
-5.6%
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Other Manufacture Years

Looking for the best year to buy? See the full comparison on the Triumph Speed Master 865 page →

About This Data

This page shows how Triumph Speed Master 865 cars manufactured in 2005 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2024, covering 641 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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