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P970 XUY

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

46,832 mi
Last recorded46,832 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP970 XUY
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 46,832 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 41,546 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 41,546 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 37,403 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 34,698 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 34,698 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 32,323 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 29,580 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 29,580 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 27,599 miles

Centre Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 25,112 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 25,109 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 22,929 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 19,751 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2006 16,363 miles

Front tyre worn close to legal limit and rear tyre has 2 nails in it

Fail 30 Jan 2006 16,363 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

nail in tyre

oil leak

the clutch slave cylinder leaking oil when clutch lever is held in also there are 2 nails in rear tyre

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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P970 XUY is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 749cc 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 P970 XUY, 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 P970 XUY registered?

P970 XUY is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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