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N11 PPX

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

21,825 mi
Last recorded21,825 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 PPX
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 21,825 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 21,825 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements numbers to small (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

front brake spongy

one off two rear bulbs is not working

Pass 4 Sep 2023 20,263 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 19,664 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 19,021 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 18,275 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 17,143 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 17,143 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 16,317 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 15,973 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 13,909 miles

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Pass 10 May 2014 12,528 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 12,498 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 12,470 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 12,405 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 12,405 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 11,703 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 11,352 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 10,168 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 9,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 8,608 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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N11 PPX is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N11 PPX, 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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N11 PPX is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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