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P838 JBC

2001 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,077 mi
Last recorded13,077 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple17,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 JBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 13,077 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 12,727 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 12,715 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 12,712 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 12,466 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 12,387 miles

rub mark on rear tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2012 12,085 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 11,360 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 10,885 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 10,885 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 10,632 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 10,609 miles

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

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

Numberplate light not lit

Pass 9 Jun 2007 9,559 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 9,550 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

handle bar in contact with tank on full lock

Fail 19 Apr 2007 9,389 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 6,609 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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P838 JBC is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 17,995 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 P838 JBC, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P838 JBC registered?

P838 JBC is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is P838 JBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P838 JBC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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