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P409 DTA

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,626 mi
Last recorded26,626 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP409 DTA
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 26,626 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Apr 2017 26,444 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

o/s headlight has a flat pattern

Pass 31 Mar 2015 26,291 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 26,291 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 25,992 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 25,773 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 25,758 miles

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 25,270 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 24,634 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 23,542 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 22,476 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 21,417 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 20,059 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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P409 DTA is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P409 DTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P409 DTA registered?

P409 DTA is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 22 March 1997.

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