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P482 FPM

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,002 mi
Last recorded15,002 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP482 FPM
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 15,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2015 14,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 14,791 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 14,745 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 14,723 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 14,722 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 14,128 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 14,128 miles

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

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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P482 FPM is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P482 FPM, 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 P482 FPM registered?

P482 FPM is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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