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P739 BBC

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,864 mi
Last recorded25,864 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP739 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 25,864 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 24,648 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 24,616 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 24,185 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 24,164 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 23,674 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 23,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Mar 2009 20,937 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2009 20,937 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2008 18,623 miles

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 18,623 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 15,373 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 15,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Jan 2006

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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P739 BBC is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc 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 P739 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 P739 BBC registered?

P739 BBC is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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