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S243 OEW

1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,043 mi
Last recorded24,043 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 OEW
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 24,043 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 24,020 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 23,794 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 23,371 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 22,054 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 22,054 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp insecure REAR INDICATOR INSECURE (1.1.1c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 21,851 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 21,213 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

n/s front dip beam not working.

Fail 7 Jun 2014 21,213 miles

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.

Pass 8 Jun 2013 19,441 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

n/s front dip beam not working.

Pass 8 May 2012 18,346 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

gear selector rod and pivot bush worn.

n/s front dip beam inop.

Fail 4 May 2012 18,346 miles

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.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 17,526 miles

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

gear selector pivot bush worn.

n/s front dip beam not working.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 17,514 miles

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.

Pass 28 Mar 2009 14,211 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 13,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Jun 2006 13,510 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 13,508 miles

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.

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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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.

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