MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,992 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
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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S866 TEV is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 S866 TEV, 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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S866 TEV is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 22 August 1998.
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