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R973 BOA

1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,196 mi
Last recorded12,196 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR973 BOA
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2012 12,196 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 11,691 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 10,408 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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R973 BOA is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R973 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.

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What year was R973 BOA registered?

R973 BOA is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R973 BOA safe to buy?

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