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P709 DNT

1997 Triumph Speed

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,296 mi
Last recorded32,296 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed23,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP709 DNT
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 32,296 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 32,288 miles

Rear SUSPENSION LINKAGE BEARING NOT MOVING FREELY

Fail 25 Oct 2021 32,288 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear SUSPENSION LINKAGE BEARING NOT MOVING FREELY

Pass 9 Oct 2017 31,690 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 29,733 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 28,865 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 28,665 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 28,296 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

slight play in front floating discs and front pads.

Fail 1 May 2009 28,251 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

Plate brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.B2b)

Plate brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.B2a)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

slight play in front floating discs and front pads.

Pass 13 May 2008 25,630 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

slight play/movement in both front floating discs.

Fail 10 May 2008 25,630 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

slight play/movement in both front floating discs.

Pass 15 May 2007 23,838 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 23,838 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated (2.4A.2a(i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 23,598 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 23,598 miles

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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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P709 DNT 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 66.7%.

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 P709 DNT, 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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P709 DNT is a 1997 Triumph Speed, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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