MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,043 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp insecure REAR INDICATOR INSECURE (1.1.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake Calipers binding slightly.
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
n/s front dip beam not working.
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
n/s front dip beam not working.
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
n/s front dip beam not working.
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
gear selector rod and pivot bush worn.
n/s front dip beam inop.
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
gear selector rod and pivot bush worn.
n/s front dip beam inop.
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
gear selector pivot bush worn.
n/s front dip beam not working.
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
n/s front dip beam inop/twin headlamp fitted.
slight play in rear lower suspension linkage bushes.
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph T509 Speed Triple?
Based on 2,373 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S243 OEW is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S243 OEW, 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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S243 OEW is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 2 September 1998.
Is S243 OEW safe to buy?
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