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R957 ORA

1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

30,029 mi
Last recorded30,029 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 ORA
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 30,029 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 30,029 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 27,580 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 26,916 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 26,916 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 25,524 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 24,095 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 24,095 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2007 23,007 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 23,007 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 21,331 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 21,331 miles

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.

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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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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R957 ORA is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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