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R287 XFL

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

34,346 mi
Last recorded34,346 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 XFL
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 34,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 May 2023 34,341 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 34,320 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 33,852 miles

Head light mask fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2021 32,684 miles

Front headlamp deflector fitted

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 31,460 miles

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 ()

Fail 6 Aug 2020 31,460 miles

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))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 30,195 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 30,176 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 25,357 miles

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))

Pass 29 Aug 2015 24,810 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 22,011 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 22,011 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 17,656 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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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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R287 XFL is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 9 August 1997.

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