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P688 VUY

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,167 mi
Last recorded35,167 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP688 VUY
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 35,167 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 35,097 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 34,175 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 34,108 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 33,614 miles

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 32,066 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 32,066 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 30,823 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 30,811 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 29,739 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,393 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 27,866 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 26,332 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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P688 VUY is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P688 VUY, 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 P688 VUY registered?

P688 VUY is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P688 VUY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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