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P754 BBC

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,726 mi
Last recorded40,726 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP754 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 40,726 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 40,699 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 40,492 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 40,192 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 39,936 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 39,616 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 39,044 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 37,275 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 34,343 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 30,240 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 28,313 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 26,237 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 25,421 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 25,421 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 17 Nov 2005 22,972 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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P754 BBC is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P754 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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P754 BBC is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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