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P115 ERR

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

32,367 mi
Last recorded32,367 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 ERR
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 32,367 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 31,590 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 31,583 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 31,180 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 30,145 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2020 28,838 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 24,593 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 24,593 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 24,593 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 24,593 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 22,734 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 22,732 miles

Front Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 21,619 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 5,116 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 5,116 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 18,306 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 16,669 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 15,566 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 14,407 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 13,818 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 13,072 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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P115 ERR is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P115 ERR, 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 P115 ERR registered?

P115 ERR is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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