MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,827 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
degree of movement in front brake discs mounting bobbins.
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
degree of movement in front brake discs mounting bobbins.
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 ULX is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R685 ULX, 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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What year was R685 ULX registered?
R685 ULX is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 6 August 1997.
Is R685 ULX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R685 ULX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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