MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,029 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
only one tail light working
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
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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R957 ORA is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 R957 ORA, 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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What year was R957 ORA registered?
R957 ORA is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 15 January 1998.
Is R957 ORA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R957 ORA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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