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1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,776 mi
Last recorded39,776 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS144 PDF
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 39,776 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 39,400 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 39,400 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 39,091 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 39,003 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 38,697 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Aug 2013 37,703 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 36,335 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,670 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 32,364 miles

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

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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S144 PDF is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S144 PDF, 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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S144 PDF is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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