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P249 GJF

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

54,835 mi
Last recorded54,835 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 GJF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 54,835 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 53,926 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 52,707 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 51,737 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 50,584 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 50,029 miles

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 50,023 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 47,038 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 44,584 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 41,624 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 41,619 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 38,711 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 35,062 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 31,863 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 28,917 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 26,126 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 23,930 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 23,925 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 22,104 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 19,106 miles

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

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

front brake excessive free play

Pass 11 Aug 2007 17,141 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 15,419 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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P249 GJF is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P249 GJF, 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 P249 GJF registered?

P249 GJF is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P249 GJF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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