CarVerify

Free Car Check

P977 SYF

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 885cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

40,622 mi
Last recorded40,622 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 SYF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 40,622 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 40,622 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 38,811 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 37,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 35,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 33,218 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 32,066 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 32,066 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,129 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 29,821 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2013 29,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 28,524 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 27,206 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 May 2011 27,206 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 24,950 miles

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

righthand footrest slighty bent

Pass 15 May 2010 24,950 miles

righthand footrest slighty bent

Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,904 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,114 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 20,566 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
Full Triumph Speed Triple reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P977 SYF is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P977 SYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P977 SYF?

You can check the full history of P977 SYF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P977 SYF registered?

P977 SYF is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P977 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P977 SYF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P977 SYF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P977 SYF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.