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R644 JCU

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

23,221 mi
Last recorded23,221 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR644 JCU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 23,221 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 23,174 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 22,756 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 22,052 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 20,781 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 19,886 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 19,408 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 19,327 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 19,035 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 18,820 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 18,460 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 17,776 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 17,201 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 16,270 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 15,618 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 15,105 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 13,882 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 12,689 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 10,638 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 10,638 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 9,988 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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R644 JCU is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R644 JCU, 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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R644 JCU is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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