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P935 WGJ

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

24,480 mi
Last recorded24,480 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP935 WGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 24,480 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 24,478 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 31,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 29,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 24,637 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 24,578 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 24,097 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 24,097 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 23,976 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 23,484 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 23,484 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 2 May 2008 22,696 miles

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 22,696 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 22,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 21,338 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 18,736 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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P935 WGJ is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P935 WGJ, 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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P935 WGJ is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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