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S63 BGH

1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,589 mi
Last recorded35,589 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,528 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS63 BGH
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2011 35,589 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

rad leaking

Pass 26 Aug 2010 33,329 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 31,563 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 312,770 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 31,082 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 31,074 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

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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S63 BGH is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S63 BGH, 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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S63 BGH is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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