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P905 SPW

1997 Triumph Speed

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,027 mi
Last recorded42,027 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed23,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP905 SPW
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 42,027 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively FRONT AND REAR (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 41,949 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 41,815 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 41,363 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 41,267 miles

Exhaust slightly noisey

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 41,183 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front master cylinder boot is split.

gear lever rubber is split

rear suspension linkage bearings are dry.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 41,062 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 41,062 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 40,392 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 40,392 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

front master cylinder boot split

Pass 4 Aug 2007 39,950 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))

Pass 15 Jul 2006 33,848 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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P905 SPW is a 1997 Triumph Speed in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P905 SPW, 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 P905 SPW registered?

P905 SPW is a 1997 Triumph Speed, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P905 SPW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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