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S828 UBC

1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,134 mi
Last recorded21,134 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS828 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2021 21,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 21,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 20,642 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 20,358 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 19,995 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 18,706 miles

Centre Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 18,179 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 17,371 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 16,233 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 16,087 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 15,898 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 15,558 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 16 Oct 2006 14,941 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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S828 UBC is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S828 UBC, 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 S828 UBC registered?

S828 UBC is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 28 September 1998.

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