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R834 SRH

1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Turquoise Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

43,433 mi
Last recorded43,433 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 SRH
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 43,433 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 42,764 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 42,517 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Rear wheel bearing needs inspection/replacement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 42,291 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 41,734 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 41,216 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 40,633 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 40,360 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 40,043 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 39,421 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 39,421 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 38,597 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 37,682 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 37,377 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 36,748 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 36,203 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 35,468 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 35,151 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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R834 SRH is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Turquoise with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R834 SRH, 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 R834 SRH registered?

R834 SRH is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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