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R961 BOA

1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,115 mi
Last recorded19,115 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 BOA
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 19,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2025 19,114 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 19,089 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 19,061 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 19,061 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 19,019 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 19,019 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 18,811 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 18,599 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 18,591 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 May 2015 18,568 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 18,557 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 17,887 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 17,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 17,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 15,999 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 14,618 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 17 Jul 2006 13,978 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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R961 BOA is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R961 BOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R961 BOA registered?

R961 BOA is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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