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R919 CNY

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,752 mi
Last recorded30,752 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR919 CNY
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 30,752 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 30,752 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 30,603 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 30,582 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2011 26,415 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 26,415 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 22,794 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 19,995 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 17,523 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 18,438 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 16,115 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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R919 CNY is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R919 CNY, 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 R919 CNY registered?

R919 CNY is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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