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P252 GJF

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,819 mi
Last recorded42,819 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 GJF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 42,819 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 42,711 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 42,240 miles

Rear brake caliper bolt suspect

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 41,300 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 16 May 2019 41,300 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 40,144 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 39,209 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 37,280 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 37,280 miles

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint excessively worn (3.2.A1d)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 35,463 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 32,024 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,024 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 27,826 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 27,826 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,846 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 23,429 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 22,308 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 21,024 miles

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

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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P252 GJF is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P252 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 P252 GJF registered?

P252 GJF is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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