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P928 ORJ

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

19,431 mi
Last recorded19,431 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP928 ORJ
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 19,431 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 19,431 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 18,759 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 18,203 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 17,586 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 17,306 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 15,896 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 15,530 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 14,180 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 14,710 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 14,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

exhaust spring missing

Fail 13 Jun 2011 14,236 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

exhaust spring missing

Pass 18 May 2010 13,415 miles

throttle operation slightly stiff

Pass 2 Jun 2009 11,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 8,945 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 7,859 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 6,290 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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P928 ORJ is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P928 ORJ, 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 P928 ORJ registered?

P928 ORJ is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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