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P546 NOT

1997 Triumph Speed

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

39,041 mi
Last recorded39,041 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed23,097 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP546 NOT
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 39,041 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 38,741 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 37,278 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 36,303 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 36,303 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play very notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 35,798 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

rear hugger cracked and damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2016 35,218 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 34,590 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 34,232 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 33,704 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,457 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,086 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 32,067 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 31,358 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 31,358 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 30,697 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 29,426 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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P546 NOT 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 82.4%.

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 P546 NOT, 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 P546 NOT registered?

P546 NOT is a 1997 Triumph Speed, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P546 NOT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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