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R630 NLJ

1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,785 mi
Last recorded27,785 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 NLJ
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 27,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 27,176 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 27,176 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 25,401 miles

Brake component slightly loose rear caliper reaction plate play (1.1.21 (c))

Fail 18 May 2018 25,284 miles

Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2016 25,170 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion r/h and l/h. (2.3.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 24,143 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 24,143 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 21,289 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 19,265 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 17,095 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 15,093 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

left side footrest slightly loose

Pass 24 Oct 2006 11,482 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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R630 NLJ 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 76.9%.

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 R630 NLJ, 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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R630 NLJ is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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