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P788 WYG

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

7,978 mi
Last recorded7,978 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP788 WYG
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 7,978 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 7,753 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 7,753 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 7,679 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 7,487 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 7,218 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 7,218 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 6,965 miles

Rear Rear brake light switch needs slight adjustment.

Pass 14 Jul 2018 6,417 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 6,394 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 6,267 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 6,267 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 6,061 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 5,749 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 5,718 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 5,118 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 4,330 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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P788 WYG is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P788 WYG, 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 P788 WYG registered?

P788 WYG is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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