MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,167 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front brake has long travel at first attempt
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
long front brake lever travel - brakes lock before reaching bar
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp not working from front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil r/h fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Front Stop lamp not working switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Rear brake lever has a lot of travel but has reserve
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
number plate light not working
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
CHAID DRY
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
RADIATOR WATER LEAK
Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
CHAID DRY
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
RADIATOR WATER LEAK
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
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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P387 SMJ is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 P387 SMJ, 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 P387 SMJ registered?
P387 SMJ is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 6 March 1997.
Is P387 SMJ safe to buy?
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