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P49 OWC

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 509cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

10,386 mi
Last recorded10,386 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 OWC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine509cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 10,386 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 31,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

handlebar bent

Fail 9 Feb 2016 31,116 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2014 30,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 30,278 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 29,996 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear pads are rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2012 29,683 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 29,683 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,888 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 27,148 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 26,764 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 25,576 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 38,910 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 32,136 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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P49 OWC is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Orange with a 509cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P49 OWC, 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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P49 OWC is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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