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P112 UGS

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,411 mi
Last recorded41,411 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 UGS
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 41,411 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 38,543 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 36,010 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 33,165 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 32,155 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 32,155 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2011 31,787 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 May 2010 23,118 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 15,170 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 14,174 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 13,797 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 12,541 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 12,541 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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P112 UGS is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Orange with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P112 UGS, 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 P112 UGS registered?

P112 UGS is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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