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P720 UNS

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,238 mi
Last recorded26,238 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP720 UNS
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 26,238 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 26,192 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 26,192 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 26,192 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 23 May 2014 26,001 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 26,192 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 262,619 miles

front will need replaced soon

nsf fork has a slight leak of oil

oil light staying on when engine is running

speedo cable missing

Fail 9 May 2012 26,192 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

front will need replaced soon

nsf fork has a slight leak of oil

oil light staying on when engine is running

speedo cable missing

Fail 16 Apr 2011 25,776 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 25,776 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 23,395 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 22,997 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 21,186 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 19,377 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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P720 UNS is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P720 UNS, 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 P720 UNS registered?

P720 UNS is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P720 UNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P720 UNS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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