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R856 KRY

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,130 mi
Last recorded53,130 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 KRY
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 53,130 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 50,289 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 50,275 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

front brake discs rivots showing play [not excessive]

Pass 12 Aug 2006 46,476 miles

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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R856 KRY is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R856 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 R856 KRY registered?

R856 KRY is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 8 September 1997.

Is R856 KRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R856 KRY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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