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R839 KRY

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

17,519 mi
Last recorded17,519 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 KRY
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 17,519 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 17,053 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 16,520 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 16,512 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 16,112 miles

Front Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 15,619 miles

speedometer light is not working

Pass 6 Jan 2017 15,166 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 15,054 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 15,038 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 14,729 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 12,852 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 12,852 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 12,115 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 12,101 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 10,808 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 9,657 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 8,411 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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R839 KRY is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 22,738 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 R839 KRY, 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 29 years old, this Triumph T509 Speed Triple is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R839 KRY is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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