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N47 OGF

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,061 mi
Last recorded57,061 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN47 OGF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 57,061 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 56,899 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 56,593 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 56,593 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 56,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 55,675 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 55,628 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 55,577 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 54,751 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 54,345 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 54,080 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 52,979 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 52,979 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 48,532 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 46,965 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 46,965 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 41,999 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 41,999 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 41,883 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 41,882 miles

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

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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N47 OGF is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 22,991 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 N47 OGF, 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 29 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 N47 OGF registered?

N47 OGF is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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