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R663 JFE

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,172 mi
Last recorded23,172 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR663 JFE
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 23,172 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 21,497 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 20,926 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 20,839 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 20,657 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 20,655 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 20,153 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 19,880 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 19,332 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 18,248 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 17,680 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2006 17,680 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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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R663 JFE 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 83.3%.

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 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 R663 JFE, 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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R663 JFE is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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