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P710 WNW

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,573 mi
Last recorded46,573 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP710 WNW
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 46,573 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

drive chain joining link should be soft link

front brake disc rotor buttons worn

front tyre close to service limit

rear sprocket carrier worn

Pass 16 Jul 2018 46,171 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 46,122 miles

Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2016 45,220 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 41,497 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 41,493 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 40,166 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2013 38,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 May 2012 37,583 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear brake low effort

Pass 20 Apr 2011 37,163 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 36,916 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,642 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 35,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 34,175 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2007 34,154 miles

Front Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2007 33,596 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

horn border line

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Sep 2006 21,039 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 21,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

off side front foot peg getting loose

slight play in rear wheel bearing

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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P710 WNW is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P710 WNW, 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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P710 WNW is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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