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R296 BOC

1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

White Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,658 mi
Last recorded21,658 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 BOC
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 21,658 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 20,882 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 20,822 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 20,395 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 20,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 20,138 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2009 18,572 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2008 17,274 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

only one rear light bulb opperating

Fail 28 May 2008 17,274 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

only one rear light bulb opperating

Fail 8 May 2008 17,274 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

ONLY ONE REAR LIGHT BULB OPPERATING

Pass 6 Apr 2007 9,704 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 7,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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R296 BOC is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in White with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R296 BOC, 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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R296 BOC is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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