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S715 AVT

1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,577 mi
Last recorded34,577 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,528 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS715 AVT
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 34,577 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,245 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 32,384 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 32,384 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2005 30,000 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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S715 AVT is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S715 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 S715 AVT registered?

S715 AVT is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S715 AVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S715 AVT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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