MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,521 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 ?
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
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)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
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)
How Reliable is the Triumph T509 Speed Triple?
Based on 2,373 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R546 TLD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R546 TLD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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