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R634 FGJ

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,677 mi
Last recorded59,677 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR634 FGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 59,677 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 59,494 miles

front right indicator slightly loose

Fail 19 Aug 2024 59,465 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play rough & excess play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 59,433 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play rough & excess play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc insecure excess play in rivets (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2018 56,397 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 55,189 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 52,061 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 52,061 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 May 2013 48,518 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 47,824 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 47,169 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 47,089 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 46,733 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 45,665 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 2 Jun 2006 45,665 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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R634 FGJ is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R634 FGJ, 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 R634 FGJ registered?

R634 FGJ is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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