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1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

29,660 mi
Last recorded29,660 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP706 PNG
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 29,660 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 29,652 miles

number plate light not working

Pass 26 Jun 2015 29,175 miles

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

cut in rear tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 6 Jun 2014 28,789 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear tyre has small cut

Pass 24 May 2013 28,109 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,622 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,810 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 25,830 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 25,828 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,998 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 24,081 miles

Number plate light not working

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 21,302 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 19,649 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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P706 PNG is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P706 PNG, 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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P706 PNG is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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