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R983 EHB

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Yellow Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

13,899 mi
Last recorded13,899 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 EHB
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 13,899 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 12,542 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 12,449 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 12,043 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 11,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted Excess movement (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 9,671 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 8,945 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 7,825 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 7,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 6,734 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 6,734 miles

Stop lamp not working on rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2017 5,103 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 4,100 miles

Front brake disc eyelets have slight movement

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 3,654 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 2,164 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 1,754 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 17,799 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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R983 EHB is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Yellow with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R983 EHB, 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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R983 EHB is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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