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M394 JDW

1994 Triumph Speed Triple

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,218 mi
Last recorded17,218 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Triumph Speed Triple26,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM394 JDW
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 17,218 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 17,170 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 16,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 16,865 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 16,482 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 16,432 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 16,397 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 16,025 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 16,025 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 15,541 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 14,940 miles

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 27 Jun 2013 14,551 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 14,423 miles

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 23 Jun 2011 14,338 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 14,338 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 13,998 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 13,729 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 13,718 miles

Brake component is fractured (3.1.5)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 13,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside 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))

Front brake fluid very cloudy

Pass 24 Apr 2007 13,022 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 12,475 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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M394 JDW is a 1994 Triumph Speed Triple in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1994 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 26,420 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 M394 JDW, 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 32 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M394 JDW registered?

M394 JDW is a 1994 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 14 November 1994.

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