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P316 VUB

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

17,042 mi
Last recorded17,042 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP316 VUB
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 17,042 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 17,007 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 16,925 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 16,851 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 16,658 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 16,336 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 16,278 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 16,076 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 16,076 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 15,680 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 15,667 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 15,586 miles

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

floating disc pivots worn

Pass 12 Aug 2009 15,226 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 14,869 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 14,607 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 13,912 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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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P316 VUB is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P316 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 P316 VUB registered?

P316 VUB is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P316 VUB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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