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P163 UEH

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,275 mi
Last recorded40,275 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 UEH
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 40,275 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 36,901 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 36,269 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 30,428 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 26,526 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 25,592 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 20,948 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 19,447 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 17,800 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight 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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P163 UEH is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P163 UEH, 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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P163 UEH is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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