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J27 GLN

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

16,720 mi
Last recorded16,720 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 GLN
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 16,720 miles

Exceptionally clean and very low mileage machine for its age

Pass 22 Sep 2022 16,699 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 16,286 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 16,277 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 16,258 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 16,232 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 15,574 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 14,895 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 14,138 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 13,996 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 13,651 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 13,303 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 13,209 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 13,018 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 13,013 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 12,918 miles

rear tyre close to wear mark

Pass 11 Apr 2007 12,365 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 11,838 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph T509 Speed Triple?

Based on 2,373 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 39
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 18
Horn not working 14
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J27 GLN is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 22,738 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph T509 Speed Triple fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J27 GLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph T509 Speed Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Triumph T509 Speed Triple is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J27 GLN registered?

J27 GLN is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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