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S65 KRA

1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

21,585 mi
Last recorded21,585 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS65 KRA
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 21,585 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 17,446 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 17,446 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 14,491 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 14,491 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 14,167 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 14,167 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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S65 KRA is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S65 KRA, 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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What year was S65 KRA registered?

S65 KRA is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 15 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S65 KRA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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