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P984 JAL

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,039 mi
Last recorded46,039 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP984 JAL
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 46,039 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 46,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 44,968 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 44,968 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,092 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 30,834 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))

Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,385 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 24,264 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 19,311 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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P984 JAL is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P984 JAL, 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 P984 JAL registered?

P984 JAL is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 18 July 1997.

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