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P950 NKM

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

28,609 mi
Last recorded28,609 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 NKM
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 28,609 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 28,365 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 28,108 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 28,033 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 27,104 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 26,520 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 25,605 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 25,605 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 May 2015 24,776 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 23,299 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

gear lever rubber split

Pass 11 May 2013 21,688 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 21,262 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 20,854 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 20,001 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 20,001 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 7 May 2009 19,338 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 18,559 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 18,559 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 12 May 2007 17,987 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 17,986 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 17,164 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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P950 NKM is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P950 NKM, 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 P950 NKM registered?

P950 NKM is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 10 May 1997.

Is P950 NKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P950 NKM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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