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P170 LOF

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,629 mi
Last recorded31,629 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 LOF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 31,629 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 31,629 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 31,254 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 31,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 28,551 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 25,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

front forks slightly stiff

Fail 10 Jul 2020 25,319 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened cracked (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

front forks slightly stiff

Pass 1 Aug 2019 23,368 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 20,628 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 20,588 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 19,971 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 19,971 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 19,254 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 19,244 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 18,587 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 18,199 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 18,199 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 17,815 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 16,005 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 15,907 miles

Front 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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P170 LOF is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P170 LOF, 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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P170 LOF is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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