MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,656 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
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)
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
How Reliable is the Triumph T509 Speed Triple?
Based on 2,373 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R873 KRY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R873 KRY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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