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P393 SMJ

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

46,260 mi
Last recorded46,260 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP393 SMJ
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 46,260 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 44,613 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 43,809 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 40,943 miles

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 40,672 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 40,672 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 36,929 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 34,755 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 33,954 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,903 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 33,852 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 33,696 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,438 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 33,122 miles

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

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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P393 SMJ is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P393 SMJ, 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 P393 SMJ registered?

P393 SMJ is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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