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R305 CJW

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,416 mi
Last recorded30,416 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 CJW
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2012 30,416 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 30,416 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 29,562 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 27,400 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 27,400 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 25,136 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,177 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 20,384 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 19,829 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 19,041 miles

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

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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R305 CJW is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R305 CJW, 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 R305 CJW registered?

R305 CJW is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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