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P749 BBC

1997 Triumph Speed

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,761 mi
Last recorded17,761 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed23,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP749 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 17,761 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2025 17,761 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 16,576 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 16,019 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 15,577 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 14,729 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 14,727 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 May 2020 13,669 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 12,906 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 12,100 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 11,019 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 10,657 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 10,578 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 10,291 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 9,684 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 7,843 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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P749 BBC is a 1997 Triumph Speed in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P749 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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What year was P749 BBC registered?

P749 BBC is a 1997 Triumph Speed, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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