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R685 EGP

1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

28,636 mi
Last recorded28,636 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR685 EGP
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 28,636 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 27,642 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 27,046 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 26,066 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 25,788 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 25,788 miles

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))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 25,747 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 24,732 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 23,748 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 22,169 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 22,162 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2014 20,610 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 19,846 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 19,366 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 16,858 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 15,880 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 29,858 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 May 2007 28,737 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 28,138 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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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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R685 EGP is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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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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