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S866 TEV

1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,992 mi
Last recorded45,992 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS866 TEV
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 45,992 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 45,821 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 44,622 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 42,378 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,145 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 36,941 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 30,519 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 30,392 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 21,530 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 19,106 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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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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