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R873 KRY

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,656 mi
Last recorded39,656 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 KRY
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 39,656 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 May 2014 38,855 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 9 May 2014 38,850 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 38,836 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

front tyre out of shape

Pass 30 Apr 2013 38,538 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 37,260 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 32,256 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 28,714 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 26,405 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 23,975 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 20,982 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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R873 KRY is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R873 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 R873 KRY registered?

R873 KRY is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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