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P259 WVL

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

White Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,722 mi
Last recorded1,722 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP259 WVL
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 1,722 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 1,722 miles

Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 1,670 miles

Not to be used during daylight hours. Not to be used at times of seriously reduced visibility

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

Pass 4 May 2017 1,670 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 1,624 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 1,548 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 1,548 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 1,476 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 1,347 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 1,298 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 1,260 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 1,063 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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P259 WVL is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in White with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P259 WVL, 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 P259 WVL registered?

P259 WVL is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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