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P160 XAD

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

36,504 mi
Last recorded36,504 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 XAD
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 36,504 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 36,436 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 36,416 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 36,203 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 35,670 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 35,435 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 35,277 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 35,277 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 34,800 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 34,379 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 34,249 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 33,727 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 32,757 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 31,553 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 30,712 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 29,713 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 28,763 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 28,012 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 27,444 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 26,642 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 25,360 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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P160 XAD 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 95.2%.

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 P160 XAD, 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 P160 XAD registered?

P160 XAD is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P160 XAD safe to buy?

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