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J17 VGA

2007 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,005 mi
Last recorded14,005 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Triumph Speed Triple13,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 VGA
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 14,005 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 13,352 miles

Rear Inner Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 13,204 miles

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 14,890 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 14,890 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 9,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 9,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 8,046 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 7,250 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 6,157 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 5,121 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 5,121 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 4,999 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2011 4,636 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 4,085 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?

Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 724
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 359
reflector on motorcycle missing 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 269
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 237
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J17 VGA is a 2007 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 13,160 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 Triple fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J17 VGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 19 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J17 VGA registered?

J17 VGA is a 2007 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 2 May 2007.

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