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P146 XNP

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

40,371 mi
Last recorded40,371 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 XNP
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 40,371 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 40,199 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 39,684 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 39,513 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

after market silencer fitted slightly noisy

Pass 18 Aug 2017 39,414 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

slight play rear cush drive

Pass 2 Sep 2016 39,238 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush drive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 38,609 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 37,528 miles

long travel on front handbrake lever

rear tyre squaring up and close to limit

Pass 6 Sep 2013 35,772 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,431 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 34,993 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 34,963 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 32,111 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 31,309 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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P146 XNP is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P146 XNP, 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 P146 XNP registered?

P146 XNP is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P146 XNP safe to buy?

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