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P266 PPP

1996 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,937 mi
Last recorded41,937 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Triumph Speed Triple20,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 PPP
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 41,937 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 40,749 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 39,156 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 37,397 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 35,296 miles

Nearside Front disc has free play on rivets

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 33,563 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 33,529 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 31,711 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 30,143 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 30,143 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 28,172 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 25,574 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 23,266 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 20,635 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 20,635 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 18,273 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 18,273 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 15,932 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 12,759 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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P266 PPP is a 1996 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P266 PPP, 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 P266 PPP registered?

P266 PPP is a 1996 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 17 October 1996.

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