MOT Status
ValidMileage
38,826 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
front brake has limited reserve travel
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front brake has limited reserve travel
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close in centre (5.2.3 (e))
both tyres underinflated
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
x1 Stop and tail bulb not working.
How Reliable is the Triumph T509 Speed Triple?
Based on 2,373 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P949 YFT is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 P949 YFT, 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 P949 YFT registered?
P949 YFT is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 7 March 1997.
Is P949 YFT safe to buy?
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