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P137 VUB

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,527 mi
Last recorded35,527 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 VUB
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 35,527 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 35,527 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 35,153 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 35,042 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 34,779 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 34,588 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 34,219 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 34,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 33,770 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 33,770 miles

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 33,323 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 33,323 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 32,912 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 32,004 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 29,674 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

clutch lever pivot slightly worn

Pass 26 Apr 2013 29,309 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 2,830 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 26,919 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 22,808 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 21,737 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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P137 VUB is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P137 VUB, 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 P137 VUB registered?

P137 VUB is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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