MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,890 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Stop lamp not working rear pedal (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)
How Reliable is the Triumph T509 Speed Triple?
Based on 2,373 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S829 UBC is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 S829 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 S829 UBC registered?
S829 UBC is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 28 September 1998.
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