MOT Status
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21,217 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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 ()
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))
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
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))
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))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Triumph T509 Speed Triple?
Based on 2,373 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.
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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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What year was R235 ALH registered?
R235 ALH is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 12 June 1998.
Is R235 ALH safe to buy?
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