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M97 SAU

1995 Triumph Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

54,503 mi
Last recorded54,503 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Speed Triple27,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM97 SAU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1995
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 54,503 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 54,413 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 54,267 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 54,267 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 53,533 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 52,977 miles

slight wear on rear disc brake pads approx 3mm

Pass 2 Jul 2019 52,609 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front brake pads approx 3mm

Pass 29 May 2018 50,563 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,980 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 48,737 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 47,653 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 46,410 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,279 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,213 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 41,053 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 36,857 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 33,822 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Apr 2007 29,278 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 28,591 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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M97 SAU is a 1995 Triumph Speed Triple in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1995 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 27,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M97 SAU, 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 31 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 M97 SAU registered?

M97 SAU is a 1995 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 6 April 1995.

Is M97 SAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M97 SAU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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