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R916 TJR

1997 Triumph Speed

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,847 mi
Last recorded56,847 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed23,097 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 TJR
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 56,847 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 56,118 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 56,118 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 54,963 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 54,153 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 53,541 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 53,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 51,588 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 51,543 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 49,832 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 49,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 48,795 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 45,839 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 45,839 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 43,077 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 41,907 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 40,599 miles

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 38,466 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed?

Based on 21,422 MOT tests across 3,997 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
774
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
3,997
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 72
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 67
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 40
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R916 TJR is a 1997 Triumph Speed in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Speed models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 23,097 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 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R916 TJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Triumph Speed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R916 TJR is a 1997 Triumph Speed, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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