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R949 JUG

1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

39,753 mi
Last recorded39,753 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 JUG
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 39,753 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 38,602 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 37,692 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 37,222 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 36,398 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 34,918 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 34,074 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 33,384 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))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 32,670 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Apr 2016 31,657 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 30,599 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 29,489 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 28,011 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 26,277 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 24,620 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 21,873 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 19,133 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 18,139 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 17,155 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 17,154 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 16,478 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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R949 JUG is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 22,528 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R949 JUG, 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 28 years old, this Triumph T509 Speed Triple is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R949 JUG is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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