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S114 KJT

1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,688 mi
Last recorded13,688 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS114 KJT
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 13,688 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 12,591 miles

Exhaust noisy May not be standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 10,876 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 10,300 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 5 May 2018 10,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Long lever travel on front brake lever

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 9,771 miles

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

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2016 9,125 miles

1 of 2 position lamps not working

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 6,402 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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S114 KJT is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S114 KJT, 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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S114 KJT is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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