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P824 REV

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

19,725 mi
Last recorded19,725 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP824 REV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 19,725 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 28,831 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 28,331 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 28,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 23,864 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 23,758 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 23,538 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 23,360 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 22,950 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 22,784 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 22,626 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 22,564 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 22,434 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 22,434 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 22,034 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 21,512 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 21,512 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 21,371 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 21,164 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 21,164 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 20,615 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 20,615 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 19,925 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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P824 REV is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P824 REV, 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 P824 REV registered?

P824 REV is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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