MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,262 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Front brake lever soft
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
offside oil cooler pipe has slight kink.
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?
Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P509 DFJ is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
Across all 1997 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 22,991 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 Speed Triple fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P509 DFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Speed Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of P509 DFJ?
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What year was P509 DFJ registered?
P509 DFJ is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 28 February 1997.
Is P509 DFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for P509 DFJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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