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P788 BBC

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,934 mi
Last recorded46,934 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP788 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 46,934 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 46,926 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s and n/s. (1.5.1b)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 46,271 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 46,271 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 42,237 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 38,493 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 35,525 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 33,142 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 31,244 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 28,667 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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P788 BBC is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P788 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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P788 BBC is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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