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R31 EGY

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

15,338 mi
Last recorded15,338 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 EGY
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 15,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 15,336 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 15,331 miles

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

front tyre 2000 date stamp

rear tyre 2002 date stamp

Pass 9 Sep 2022 15,260 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 15,245 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 15,230 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 15,210 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 15,196 miles

Central Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 15,181 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 15,167 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 15,152 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 15,137 miles

Centre Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 15,122 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 May 2011 14,929 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 14,867 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 14,858 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 14,850 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 14,819 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 14,631 miles

chain needs slight adjustment

left hand switch gear loom insecure

offside brake light not illuminating

oil leak left hand side of engine

Pass 28 Mar 2006 14,507 miles

Advise attend chian adjustment

Front Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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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R31 EGY is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 R31 EGY, 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 R31 EGY registered?

R31 EGY is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 6 October 1997.

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