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R844 KRY

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,758 mi
Last recorded15,758 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 KRY
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 15,758 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 15,709 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 15,568 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp not working

Pass 10 Jun 2015 15,355 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Nearside rear position lamp not working.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 14,959 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 14,836 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 14,763 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 30 May 2012 14,763 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 14,285 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 18 May 2010 137,945 miles

Offside Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 May 2010 137,945 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 13,253 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 12,887 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 11,120 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 11,120 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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R844 KRY is a 1997 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 80%.

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 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 R844 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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R844 KRY is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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