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P963 YFT

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,082 mi
Last recorded29,082 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP963 YFT
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 29,082 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 29,000 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 29,000 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 28,884 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 28,703 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 26,200 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 26,865 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 26,808 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 26,808 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 25,123 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 25,123 miles

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

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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P963 YFT is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P963 YFT, 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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What year was P963 YFT registered?

P963 YFT is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P963 YFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P963 YFT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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