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R830 EKP

1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

42,474 mi
Last recorded42,474 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 EKP
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 42,474 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 42,298 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 42,038 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 41,888 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 41,691 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 41,482 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 41,106 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,625 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,755 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front indicators not recommended.

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear brake could be better.

Fail 17 Sep 2013 39,754 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front indicators not recommended.

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 39,649 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 38,437 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 May 2010 38,149 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 37,603 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 May 2009 37,603 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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R830 EKP is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R830 EKP, 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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R830 EKP is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 16 May 1998.

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