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P837 WWO

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,372 mi
Last recorded20,372 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP837 WWO
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 20,372 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 20,286 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 20,211 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 20,075 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 19,959 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 19,612 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 19,344 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 19,093 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 18,725 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 18,541 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 18,509 miles

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

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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P837 WWO is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P837 WWO, 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 P837 WWO registered?

P837 WWO is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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