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R177 NAY

1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,120 mi
Last recorded46,120 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 NAY
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 46,120 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 46,120 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 44,117 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 42,963 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 42,796 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 42,353 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 41,029 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 41,029 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 39,441 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 36,264 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 36,264 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 35,257 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 33,401 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 31,851 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 30,337 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 28,797 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 25,566 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 25,553 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 22,936 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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R177 NAY is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R177 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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What year was R177 NAY registered?

R177 NAY is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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