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P96 WNJ

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,548 mi
Last recorded51,548 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP96 WNJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 51,548 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 49,279 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 48,539 miles

Wires rubbing around head stock

long front brake travel

Fail 11 Mar 2022 48,590 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 46,428 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 45,037 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 43,770 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 43,770 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 42,900 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 42,900 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 41,967 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 41,926 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 41,266 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 41,262 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 40,858 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 39,626 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 37,580 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 34,075 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 31,484 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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P96 WNJ is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P96 WNJ, 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 P96 WNJ registered?

P96 WNJ is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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