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R779 JGP

1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

White Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,820 mi
Last recorded27,820 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 JGP
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 27,820 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 27,816 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 26,976 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2018 26,959 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 25,875 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 23,885 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,801 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 20,579 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 19,703 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 18,583 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R779 JGP is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in White with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R779 JGP, 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 R779 JGP registered?

R779 JGP is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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