MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,346 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Head light mask fitted
Front headlamp deflector fitted
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOBBINS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged LOOSE ()
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOBBINS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged LOOSE ()
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
EXHAUST NOISY
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
POOR REAR DAMPING
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
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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R287 XFL is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 R287 XFL, 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 R287 XFL registered?
R287 XFL is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 9 August 1997.
Is R287 XFL safe to buy?
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