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P976 SYF

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,442 mi
Last recorded32,442 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP976 SYF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 32,442 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 32,409 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 32,377 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 32,355 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 32,064 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 31,828 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 31,700 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 31,463 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 30,996 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 30,996 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 30,499 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 29,808 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 29,284 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 28,107 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 25,912 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 25,912 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 24,784 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 23,987 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 43,979 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 18,675 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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P976 SYF is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P976 SYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P976 SYF registered?

P976 SYF is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 11 June 1997.

Is P976 SYF safe to buy?

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