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1997 Triumph Speed

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

43,874 mi
Last recorded43,874 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed23,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP728 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 43,874 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 43,405 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 43,064 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 42,937 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 42,765 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 42,671 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 42,433 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 42,378 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,107 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 41,311 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 40,444 miles

Sidestand worn.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 40,136 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 40,136 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,049 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 39,682 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 39,396 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 37,241 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 36,659 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 32,268 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 31,469 miles

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

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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P728 BBC is a 1997 Triumph Speed in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P728 BBC, 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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P728 BBC is a 1997 Triumph Speed, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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