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P180 XNJ

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,115 mi
Last recorded13,115 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP180 XNJ
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 13,115 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 13,050 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 13,035 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 12,960 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 12,459 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slightly binding rear brake

Fail 2 Jun 2010 12,459 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slightly binding rear brake

Pass 15 Jun 2009 12,351 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 12,061 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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P180 XNJ is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P180 XNJ, 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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P180 XNJ is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 17 July 1997.

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