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P350 EOD

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,294 mi
Last recorded38,294 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP350 EOD
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 38,294 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 38,294 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 37,303 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 36,690 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 36,676 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 35,797 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 35,763 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 34,917 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 34,789 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 34,534 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 33,167 miles

Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Ignition switch damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,290 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 24,655 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 24,617 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 24,611 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2006 21,446 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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P350 EOD is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P350 EOD, 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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P350 EOD is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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