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R519 KUT

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,175 mi
Last recorded39,175 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 KUT
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 39,175 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 39,169 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 39,079 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 39,050 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 38,969 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 38,647 miles

nearside stop and tail bulb not working

one bolt missing from seat

rear stop switch slightly under adjusted

Fail 2 Sep 2016 38,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

nearside stop and tail bulb not working

one bolt missing from seat

rear stop switch slightly under adjusted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 37,167 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 37,168 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

N/S dip beam dim

Pass 18 Jul 2014 36,953 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 35,955 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

long travel on front brake lever side light working but not in headlight unit

Fail 31 Jul 2012 35,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

advise, advance handbrake travel

recommend lubricate drive chain

Pass 31 Jul 2012 35,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

advise, advance handbrake travel

recommend lubricate drive chain

Fail 18 Jul 2012 35,324 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

advise, advance handbrake travel

recommend lubricate drive chain

Pass 21 May 2011 32,714 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2010 31,031 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 21 May 2010 31,022 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 29,918 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

slight damage offside lockstop

Fail 13 Jun 2009 29,909 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

slight damage offside lockstop

Pass 7 Apr 2007 29,865 miles

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

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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R519 KUT is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R519 KUT, 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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R519 KUT is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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