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P30 RCB

1997 Triumph Speed

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,006 mi
Last recorded26,006 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed23,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP30 RCB
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 26,006 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 25,904 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 25,359 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 24,616 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 23,343 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 22,545 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 21,553 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 20,800 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 20,308 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 19,112 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 16,811 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 16,810 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 15,543 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 15,543 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

exess oil on chain seping on to tyre and disce

Pass 13 Mar 2009 14,230 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 11,345 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 11,333 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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P30 RCB is a 1997 Triumph Speed in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P30 RCB, 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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What year was P30 RCB registered?

P30 RCB is a 1997 Triumph Speed, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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