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P23 FJO

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

35,777 mi
Last recorded35,777 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 FJO
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 35,777 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 35,751 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 35,588 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 35,464 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 35,291 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 35,291 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 35,070 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 34,840 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 33,870 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 31,958 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 31,948 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 30,777 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,695 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 30,485 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 30,275 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,969 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 29,758 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 29,280 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 28,457 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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P23 FJO is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P23 FJO, 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 P23 FJO registered?

P23 FJO is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P23 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P23 FJO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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