MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,115 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
front tyre has low pressure
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 120/70/17 Bridgestone battlax bt021 (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
fairing damaged
front and rear brakes slightly binding
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
fairing damaged
front and rear brakes slightly binding
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Triumph T509 Speed Triple?
Based on 2,373 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R168 NAY is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 22,528 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 R168 NAY, 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 28 years old, this Triumph T509 Speed Triple is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R168 NAY is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 15 June 1998.
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