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OU09 AEW

2009 Triumph Speedmaster

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,775 mi
Last recorded71,775 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Speedmaster9,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 AEW
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeedmaster
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 71,775 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 68,111 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 60,672 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 60,672 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 53,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Jul 2022 53,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 49,600 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 49,600 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 47,275 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 47,275 miles

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 32,120 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 28,424 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 26,397 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 23,804 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 20,597 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 20,597 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 18,407 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 16,764 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 15,155 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 15,155 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Speedmaster?

Based on 12,407 MOT tests across 1,030 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
657
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,030
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 65
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 32
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OU09 AEW is a 2009 Triumph Speedmaster in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Speedmaster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 9,727 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 Speedmaster fails its MOT is exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU09 AEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speedmaster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Triumph Speedmaster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OU09 AEW registered?

OU09 AEW is a 2009 Triumph Speedmaster, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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