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P753 BBC

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

46,205 mi
Last recorded46,205 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP753 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 46,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 43,565 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 43,539 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake linkage slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 40,831 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre near limit

Fail 29 May 2012 40,805 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 39,801 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 39,801 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 May 2010 38,711 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 7 May 2010 38,700 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively kinked (3.2.B3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 May 2009 36,612 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 36,004 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 36,004 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 34,269 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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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P753 BBC is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 P753 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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P753 BBC is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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