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HG59 FKV

2009 Triumph Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,150 mi
Last recorded45,150 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Speed Triple11,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 FKV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 45,150 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 43,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Gear lever bent.

Oil leak.

Pass 3 Feb 2024 41,866 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 40,743 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 39,437 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 37,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc condition OK - Rivets worn and allow "knocking" on bump test (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 37,486 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc condition OK - Rivets worn and allow "knocking" on bump test (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 37,078 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front tyre unevenly worn

rear tyre unevenly worn

Fail 8 Jul 2020 37,077 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front tyre unevenly worn

rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 29 Mar 2019 35,377 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 35,377 miles

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 30,376 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 25,745 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 22,255 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 20,051 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 18,587 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 18,587 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 14,392 miles

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

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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HG59 FKV is a 2009 Triumph Speed Triple in Orange with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 11,810 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 HG59 FKV, 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 17 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HG59 FKV registered?

HG59 FKV is a 2009 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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