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R877 KRY

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

15,785 mi
Last recorded15,785 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR877 KRY
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 15,785 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 14,452 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 14,377 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 13,584 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 13,584 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 12,613 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 12,276 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 11,990 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 11,366 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 11,366 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 11,325 miles

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

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre 1 nail and 1 staple in rear tyre

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

Pass 20 May 2016 10,931 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 7,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 6,397 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 5,642 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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R877 KRY is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R877 KRY, 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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R877 KRY is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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