MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,832 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
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)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Centre Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front tyre worn close to legal limit and rear tyre has 2 nails in it
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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