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P109 HCC

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,738 mi
Last recorded19,738 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 HCC
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 19,738 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 19,378 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 19,378 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 18,989 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 18,264 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 17,880 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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P109 HCC is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P109 HCC, 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 P109 HCC registered?

P109 HCC is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P109 HCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P109 HCC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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