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R336 PDV

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

27,876 mi
Last recorded27,876 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR336 PDV
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 27,876 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 27,707 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 27,706 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 27,580 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 27,474 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 27,446 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 27,446 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 27,154 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 26,788 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 25,948 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 24,593 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 24,554 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 24,373 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 24,168 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 23,903 miles

Rear brake just achieved minimum pass standard.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 23,644 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 23,214 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2007 22,968 miles

Rear brake light sticks on.

Rear brake sticking on.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 22,042 miles

Front and rear tyre tread low

Rear brake slighty binding

Pass 19 Jul 2006 12,910 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 20,268 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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R336 PDV is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R336 PDV, 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 R336 PDV registered?

R336 PDV is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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