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P590 XCW

1997 Triumph Speed

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,807 mi
Last recorded35,807 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed23,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP590 XCW
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 35,807 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 35,779 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 35,201 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 34,504 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 33,888 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 33,871 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 33,347 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 38,964 miles

Offside Front brake disc rotors worn

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 37,827 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 33,089 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 31,249 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 31,234 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 30,005 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 27,089 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 27,089 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 20,462 miles

Front brake pads need bedding in for +/- 150 miles

Fail 30 Sep 2008 20,462 miles

Front brake pads need bedding in for +/- 150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 May 2007 20,067 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 20,067 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

rubber damper missing from silencer mount bracket

Pass 17 May 2006 19,195 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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P590 XCW is a 1997 Triumph Speed in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P590 XCW, 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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P590 XCW is a 1997 Triumph Speed, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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