MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,438 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
passing light not working
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
passing light not working
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?
Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P197 YLJ is a 1996 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1996 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 20,734 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 P197 YLJ, 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 30 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 P197 YLJ registered?
P197 YLJ is a 1996 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 25 October 1996.
Is P197 YLJ safe to buy?
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