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P946 UBO

1996 Triumph Speed Triple

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,055 mi
Last recorded31,055 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Speed Triple20,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP946 UBO
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 31,055 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 30,910 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 30,910 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 30,748 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 30,671 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 29,852 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 29,840 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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P946 UBO is a 1996 Triumph Speed Triple in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 20,734 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 P946 UBO, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P946 UBO registered?

P946 UBO is a 1996 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P946 UBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P946 UBO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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