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P775 YWT

1997 Triumph Speed

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

28,277 mi
Last recorded28,277 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed23,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP775 YWT
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 28,277 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 28,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2023 28,010 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 27,897 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 27,653 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 27,653 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 27,277 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 27,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 26,577 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 26,571 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake light switch (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 26,226 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 25,177 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 23,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 22,761 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 22,760 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,658 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 21,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 20,404 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 20,399 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 19,102 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 19,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 17,579 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 16,258 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 16,254 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 14,772 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 14,772 miles

Centre Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Fail 13 May 2006 14,767 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Centre Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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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P775 YWT is a 1997 Triumph Speed in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 P775 YWT, 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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P775 YWT is a 1997 Triumph Speed, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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