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R303 EGK

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,880 mi
Last recorded32,880 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 EGK
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 32,880 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 32,879 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 32,879 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 32,878 miles

Rear rear brake binding very slightly

Fail 22 Mar 2018 32,878 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey rear joint (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 32,866 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 32,866 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014
Fail 2 Oct 2014 32,583 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2013 31,828 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 31,828 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 29,184 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 29,184 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 29,184 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 27,075 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 27,075 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 24,346 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 1 May 2010 24,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 21,040 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,692 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 15,673 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 13,359 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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R303 EGK is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R303 EGK, 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 R303 EGK registered?

R303 EGK is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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