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R847 KRY

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

14,359 mi
Last recorded14,359 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR847 KRY
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 14,359 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 13,722 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 12,738 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 12,626 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 12,623 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 12,583 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 12,523 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 12,445 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 12,221 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 12,220 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 11,410 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 10,951 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 10,951 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 10,671 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 10,371 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 10,317 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 10,317 miles

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)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 10,310 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 10,299 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 10,279 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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R847 KRY is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R847 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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What year was R847 KRY registered?

R847 KRY is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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