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R963 AAU

1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

44,464 mi
Last recorded44,464 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR963 AAU
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 44,464 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 43,243 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 42,147 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 41,516 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 40,697 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 39,905 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 38,968 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 38,116 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,268 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 37,268 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 35,931 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 35,027 miles

front suspention requires attention (hard)

Pass 3 May 2011 31,414 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

nsf brake disc rotors have slight play

Fail 28 Apr 2011 31,383 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

nsf brake disc rotors have slight play

Pass 7 Sep 2009 29,004 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 27,139 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 24,623 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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R963 AAU is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R963 AAU, 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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R963 AAU is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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