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P215 YFE

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

25,888 mi
Last recorded25,888 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 YFE
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 25,888 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 25,878 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 25,878 miles

Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2014 25,388 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 25,388 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 24,729 miles

slight play in ns handle bar bracket

Pass 13 Jun 2012 23,710 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

one dipped beam not working

Fail 13 Jun 2012 23,707 miles

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

one dipped beam not working

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 31,176 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 25,936 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 25,854 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front mudgaurd insecure on o/s.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 25,854 miles

front mudgaurd insecure on o/s.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 25,752 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 25,752 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 25,368 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 22,531 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 22,531 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(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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P215 YFE is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P215 YFE, 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 P215 YFE registered?

P215 YFE is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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