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R46 XAV

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,129 mi
Last recorded9,129 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 XAV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 9,129 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 8,554 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 8,277 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 8,277 miles

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2018 6,556 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 5,580 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2016 5,209 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2016 5,154 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake does not illuminate rear light until aroun 2cm of travel (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 4,709 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Left front pads low !

Pass 19 Feb 2014 3,996 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 3,248 miles

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

rear luggage rack is slightly loose.

Pass 28 Jan 2012 2,026 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 1,175 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 23 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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R46 XAV is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R46 XAV, 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 R46 XAV registered?

R46 XAV is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R46 XAV safe to buy?

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