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DKZ 8805

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,659 mi
Last recorded19,659 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKZ 8805
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 19,659 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 18,355 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 17,993 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 17,495 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 16,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 16,863 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 14,965 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 14,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 14,037 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2010 14,037 miles

Centre Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2006 13,725 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?

Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 724
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 359
reflector on motorcycle missing 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 269
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 237
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DKZ 8805 is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 22,991 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Speed Triple fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DKZ 8805, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DKZ 8805 registered?

DKZ 8805 is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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