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P803 MFL

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,239 mi
Last recorded42,239 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP803 MFL
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 42,239 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 41,935 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 41,935 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 41,914 miles

Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Registration plate incorrect wrong size plate and lettering (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 38,746 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 36,274 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 32,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 32,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 31,487 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 30,835 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 30,075 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 28,387 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 28,387 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 23,709 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 21,908 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 21,908 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 19,282 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 19,282 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 17,753 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 15,800 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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P803 MFL is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P803 MFL, 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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P803 MFL is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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