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P997 SUC

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,720 mi
Last recorded41,720 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 SUC
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 41,720 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 41,680 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 33,704 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)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 33,704 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 32,589 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 32,182 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 30,790 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 29,082 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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P997 SUC is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P997 SUC, 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 P997 SUC registered?

P997 SUC is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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