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R838 ADL

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,410 mi
Last recorded27,410 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR838 ADL
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 27,410 miles

r/h head light does not work

Fail 26 Jun 2025 27,410 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

r/h head light does not work

Pass 2 Mar 2021 26,904 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 25,029 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 25,029 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2012 23,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 22,210 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 3 Sep 2009 20,279 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 20,264 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 19,438 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 19,438 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 17,683 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 15,703 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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R838 ADL is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R838 ADL, 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 R838 ADL registered?

R838 ADL is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R838 ADL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R838 ADL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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