MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,636 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Wheel more than one fixing missing lock wire missing off spindle nut (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear lock nut tab nut bent over
Rear rear pads crumbling
Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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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R685 EGP is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R685 EGP, 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 R685 EGP registered?
R685 EGP is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 29 April 1998.
Is R685 EGP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R685 EGP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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