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P402 PLF

1997 Triumph Speed

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,057 mi
Last recorded67,057 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed23,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP402 PLF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 67,057 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 64,296 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 62,992 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 61,227 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 58,873 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 58,873 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 48,046 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 44,927 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 21,890 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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P402 PLF is a 1997 Triumph Speed in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P402 PLF, 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 P402 PLF registered?

P402 PLF is a 1997 Triumph Speed, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P402 PLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P402 PLF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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