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P353 MNH

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

18,842 mi
Last recorded18,842 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP353 MNH
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 18,842 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 18,693 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 18,320 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 18,291 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 18,078 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 18,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low to 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

slight play in rear hub area

Pass 1 Jun 2016 17,990 miles

front brake pads appear low

slight play in rear wheel bearing/hub area

Fail 8 May 2015 17,797 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 17,797 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 17,336 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 17,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 16 Mar 2012 16,694 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 16,694 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Jan 2011 15,498 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 15,498 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 14,324 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 14,324 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 May 2008 12,155 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 12,119 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 12,119 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 10,298 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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P353 MNH is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Orange with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P353 MNH, 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 P353 MNH registered?

P353 MNH is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P353 MNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P353 MNH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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