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P774 SHV

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,723 mi
Last recorded13,723 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP774 SHV
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 13,723 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 13,720 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 13,624 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively cotton reels worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 12,842 miles

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

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

cotton reels on both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Sep 2017 12,042 miles

Front Tyre is wearing un-evenly.

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

Pass 28 May 2014 18,210 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 15,890 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 15,693 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 15,340 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 15,325 miles

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 14,325 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 13,310 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 13,310 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2006 12,918 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 12,918 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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P774 SHV is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P774 SHV, 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 P774 SHV registered?

P774 SHV is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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