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P681 BBC

1996 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,038 mi
Last recorded24,038 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Triumph Speed Triple20,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP681 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 24,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose Silencer Mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 23,947 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 23,817 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 23,796 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 23,747 miles

Offside Rear Silencer Mounting Loose

Pass 8 Aug 2018 23,747 miles

Exhaust Mounting loose on O.S Exhaust

Front Mudguard loose

Rear Brake Travel Long

Pass 19 Jul 2017 23,628 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 23,550 miles

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

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Fail 19 May 2015 23,548 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

front brake travel long

front tyre pressure low

Pass 4 Jul 2013 22,944 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 22,760 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 21,317 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 19,139 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 19,139 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 17,415 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 14,607 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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P681 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 20,734 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 P681 BBC, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P681 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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