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R82 HUS

1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,395 mi
Last recorded24,395 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 HUS
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 24,395 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 24,395 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 23,005 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2021 21,970 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 21,970 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2019 21,487 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 18,516 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 18,561 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working from front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 14,762 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 13,966 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 12,513 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 11,792 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 10,280 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Jun 2012 8,957 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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R82 HUS is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R82 HUS, 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 R82 HUS registered?

R82 HUS is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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