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P794 BBC

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

9,092 mi
Last recorded9,092 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP794 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 9,092 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 9,058 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle stick (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 9,020 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 9,019 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 8,999 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 8,999 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated oil (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated oil (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 8,840 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 8,834 miles

Nearside Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock Clearance restricted between bar and fuel tank. (2.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated Oil (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 8,399 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 May 2020 8,393 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated Fork oil. (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Fork oil. (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 7,870 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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P794 BBC is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P794 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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P794 BBC is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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