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S833 AJO

1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

37,282 mi
Last recorded37,282 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS833 AJO
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 37,282 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 37,228 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 36,696 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 36,523 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 35,285 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 34,563 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 34,247 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 33,205 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 33,194 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2017 32,108 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 30,925 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 30,185 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 29,217 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 28,241 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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S833 AJO is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S833 AJO, 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 S833 AJO registered?

S833 AJO is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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