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P290 ETV

1997 Triumph Speed

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

30,390 mi
Last recorded30,390 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed23,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 ETV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 30,390 miles

Rear Lower Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 28,455 miles

Front Front brake dragging slightly

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight weep from front fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively Slight play in rear suspension bearing due to corrosion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2020 28,434 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Front brake pad corrosion possibly causing separation

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arm corrosion & slight play in bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking from sump plug

Pass 21 Sep 2016 26,629 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 25,553 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 24,568 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 23,710 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 23,685 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 22,278 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 22,249 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,295 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 21,295 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 20,186 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 18,502 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 17,034 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed?

Based on 21,422 MOT tests across 3,997 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
774
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
3,997
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 72
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 67
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 40
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P290 ETV is a 1997 Triumph Speed in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Speed models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 23,097 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 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P290 ETV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Triumph Speed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P290 ETV is a 1997 Triumph Speed, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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