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R689 YFC

1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,184 mi
Last recorded26,184 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR689 YFC
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 26,184 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 26,184 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 21,851 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 18,903 miles

number plate light not operational

Fail 27 Apr 2007 18,740 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)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 18,335 miles

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

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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R689 YFC is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R689 YFC, 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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R689 YFC is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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