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R495 EEW

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

26,092 mi
Last recorded26,092 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 EEW
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 26,092 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 25,900 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 25,265 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 18,064 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 16,882 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 14,941 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 13,724 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 12,422 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 11,156 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 6,981 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 6,903 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 2,119 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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R495 EEW is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R495 EEW, 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 R495 EEW registered?

R495 EEW is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R495 EEW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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