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P949 YFT

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,826 mi
Last recorded38,826 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP949 YFT
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 38,826 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 38,545 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 38,511 miles

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))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 37,783 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 37,099 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 37,068 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 36,652 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 36,376 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 35,983 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 35,499 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 34,783 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 33,487 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 31,992 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 29,312 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2013 26,514 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2011 25,678 miles

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.

Pass 6 May 2010 24,038 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 23,284 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 22,207 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 18,770 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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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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P949 YFT is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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