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P729 BBC

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

30,785 mi
Last recorded30,785 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP729 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 30,785 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 30,770 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 30,770 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 30,673 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 30,636 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 30,581 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 30,566 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 30,546 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 30,526 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 30,516 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 30,496 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 30,425 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 30,407 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 30,390 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 30,373 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 30,358 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 30,338 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 30,287 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 30,287 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 30,269 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 29,920 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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P729 BBC is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P729 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 P729 BBC registered?

P729 BBC is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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