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P617 JOX

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

7,607 mi
Last recorded7,607 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP617 JOX
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 7,607 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 37,693 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 35,124 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 33,996 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 33,671 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 32,987 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 32,391 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 32,342 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 31,990 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 31,990 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 30,872 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 30,850 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 27,659 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 26,877 miles

Front brake lever is VERY close to not having any reserve travel when applied

Fail 24 Oct 2008 26,862 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Oct 2007 26,016 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 26,016 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 24,154 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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P617 JOX is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Orange with a 805cc 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 P617 JOX, 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 P617 JOX registered?

P617 JOX is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P617 JOX safe to buy?

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