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P750 BBC

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

53,312 mi
Last recorded53,312 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP750 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 53,312 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 52,442 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 51,482 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 50,081 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 48,742 miles

Front Brake lever long travel but not touching handle bar

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 46,905 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 45,943 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 43,763 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 40,939 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 39,923 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 39,133 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 36,754 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,663 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 34,351 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 32,528 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 28,849 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 28,849 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Inner Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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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P750 BBC is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P750 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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P750 BBC is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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