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R107 EGJ

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,852 mi
Last recorded15,852 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 EGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 15,852 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 15,852 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2024 15,731 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 15,576 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 15,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 15,120 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 15,052 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 14,857 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 14,738 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 14,618 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 14,532 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 14,487 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 14,375 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 14,183 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 13,815 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 13,634 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 13,196 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 12,902 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 12,316 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 11,815 miles

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

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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R107 EGJ is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Orange 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 R107 EGJ, 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 R107 EGJ registered?

R107 EGJ is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R107 EGJ safe to buy?

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