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P486 MAV

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,157 mi
Last recorded26,157 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP486 MAV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 26,157 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort fluctuation on front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 24,976 miles

Exhaust noisy exhaust noisier that a standard exhaust (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear pads getting low (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 9 May 2018 24,970 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam no dip beam working (1.2.2a(i))

Exhaust noisy exhaust noisier that a standard exhaust (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear pads getting low (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 May 2017 23,960 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 23,555 miles

Centre Front front forks slightly out of alignment

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.4.A.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre close to legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 12 May 2016 23,549 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on rear light is intermittent when switched on to headlight (1.1.3a)

Centre Front front forks slightly out of alignment

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.4.A.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre close to legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2014 23,180 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 22,939 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 22,736 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 22,254 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 21,468 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 20,586 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 20,586 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 17,562 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 16,594 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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P486 MAV is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc 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 P486 MAV, 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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P486 MAV is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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