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R546 TLD

1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

32,521 mi
Last recorded32,521 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 TLD
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 May 2016 32,521 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy borderline (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

oil filter very corroded

throttle clicks when shut ?

Fail 15 Apr 2016 32,518 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 32,113 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 32,070 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 31,416 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 30,815 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,086 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,989 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 28,987 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,427 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 27,424 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,160 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 21,544 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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R546 TLD is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R546 TLD, 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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What year was R546 TLD registered?

R546 TLD is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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