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R235 ALH

1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,217 mi
Last recorded21,217 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 ALH
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 21,217 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 21,216 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Aug 2024 21,146 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 21,146 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Rear shock absorber not affective when pressure applied (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 21,126 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 21,126 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2022 19,282 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 19,280 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2016 18,639 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 18,639 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2015 175,056 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 175,056 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 16,445 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 14,243 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 14,019 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 12,735 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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R235 ALH is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R235 ALH, 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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R235 ALH is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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