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P915 HBG

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,587 mi
Last recorded69,587 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP915 HBG
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 69,587 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 69,449 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 68,011 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 67,415 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 66,619 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 65,334 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 64,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 64,235 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 63,506 miles

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

front lever has slight reserve travel

Pass 7 Feb 2013 62,200 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 60,508 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 59,605 miles

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

front brake lever has travel

front tyre out of shape

Pass 31 Jul 2009 58,263 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 55,122 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 55,122 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Rear Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 52,206 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 52,206 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 51,992 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 46,264 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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P915 HBG is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P915 HBG, 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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P915 HBG is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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