diff --git a/tests/test_utils_hastepics.py b/tests/test_utils_hastepics.py
index 0208c2d05..e54664a85 100644
--- a/tests/test_utils_hastepics.py
+++ b/tests/test_utils_hastepics.py
@@ -146,7 +146,7 @@ def test_speedup_motor_PV():
 
     m_fast = Motor("TEST:SIM:M5")
     t2 = time.perf_counter()
-    pv_fast = m_fast.PV("VAL", connect=False, timeout=1.0)
+    pv_fast = m_fast.PV("VAL", connect=False)
     t3 = time.perf_counter()
 
     assert pv_epics.connected