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R863 EHU

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

26,763 mi
Last recorded26,763 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR863 EHU
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 26,763 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 26,763 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2013 25,151 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,686 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 23,686 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 22,299 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 20,041 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 20,041 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 15,960 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 12,225 miles

rear brake reaction stop has free play causing noise when brake is applied

Pass 16 Jul 2007 8,030 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 6,614 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2006 6,614 miles

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

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

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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R863 EHU is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R863 EHU, 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 R863 EHU registered?

R863 EHU is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 8 November 1997.

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