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P782 EEW

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,817 mi
Last recorded67,817 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP782 EEW
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 67,817 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 67,797 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 66,253 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake disc rivets slightly loose

Fail 29 Jul 2021 66,253 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake disc rivets slightly loose

Pass 3 Aug 2020 65,801 miles

Coolant leak Top Radiator ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 65,801 miles

Coolant leak Top Radiator ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 65,610 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 64,418 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 63,302 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 62,242 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 61,281 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 61,274 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 60,573 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 56,188 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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P782 EEW is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P782 EEW, 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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P782 EEW is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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