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R67 KUT

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,498 mi
Last recorded40,498 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR67 KUT
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 40,498 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 40,498 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 40,065 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 39,383 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 39,357 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 39,220 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 39,220 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 38,680 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 36,272 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 36,269 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 33,595 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 31,552 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2008 29,305 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 26,851 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 25,740 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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R67 KUT is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R67 KUT, 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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R67 KUT is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 25 August 1997.

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