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P922 GBC

1997 Triumph Speed

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,247 mi
Last recorded26,247 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed23,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP922 GBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 26,247 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 26,186 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 26,196 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 26,196 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 May 2013 23,097 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 23,097 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 23,046 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Lower Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

drive chain dry

nearside water coolant pipe corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 18,195 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 15,936 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 14,406 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 12,900 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 12,894 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 12,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 11,829 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front 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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P922 GBC is a 1997 Triumph Speed in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P922 GBC, 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 P922 GBC registered?

P922 GBC is a 1997 Triumph Speed, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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