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P318 NNF

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

26,238 mi
Last recorded26,238 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 NNF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 26,238 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 26,136 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 26,112 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 25,873 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 25,607 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 25,258 miles

slight play in rear hub assembly

Pass 20 May 2019 25,108 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 25,108 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 24,812 miles

slight play detected in rear hub assembly

Pass 10 May 2017 24,329 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 24,062 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 24,051 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 23,387 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 22,401 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 19,956 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 18,032 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 15,547 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 13,797 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 13,545 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 12,179 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 11,441 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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P318 NNF is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P318 NNF, 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 P318 NNF registered?

P318 NNF is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 19 April 1997.

Is P318 NNF safe to buy?

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