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P721 BBC

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,772 mi
Last recorded23,772 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP721 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 23,772 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2018 23,764 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 23,735 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 23,735 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 23,578 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 23,207 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 22,236 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 21,846 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 19,788 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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P721 BBC is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P721 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 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 P721 BBC registered?

P721 BBC is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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