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S709 AVT

1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

21,196 mi
Last recorded21,196 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS709 AVT
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 21,196 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 21,020 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 21,014 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 20,639 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 20,553 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 May 2018 20,486 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 20,384 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 20,031 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 17,826 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2014 17,826 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 16,547 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 16,229 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 16,229 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 16,017 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 13,775 miles

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 13,775 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 15,689 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 15,370 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 14,496 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 14,496 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 11,872 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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S709 AVT is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S709 AVT, 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 S709 AVT registered?

S709 AVT is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S709 AVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S709 AVT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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