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S931 KLJ

1999 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

2,594 mi
Last recorded2,594 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Triumph T509 Speed Triple21,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS931 KLJ
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 2,594 miles

Nearside Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired bulb holder fallen into light (1.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 1 Aug 2015 2,579 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 2,388 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2013 2,041 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 2,041 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 May 2012 34,898 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 34,008 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 33,920 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2010 33,920 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 33,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 26 May 2009 33,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Fail 16 May 2008 31,705 miles

Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front lever close to bars but does lock out on roller test

rear brake footlever is bent but opperational

rear number plate is undersize but can be read from 15 metres

Pass 16 May 2008 31,705 miles

Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front lever close to bars but does lock out on roller test

rear brake footlever is bent but opperational

rear number plate is undersize but can be read from 15 metres

Fail 5 Apr 2007 28,008 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

clutch lever is short but can be readily applied.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 28,008 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

clutch lever is short but can be readily applied.

Pass 1 Apr 2006 21,409 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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S931 KLJ is a 1999 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Triumph T509 Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 21,703 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 S931 KLJ, 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 27 years old, this Triumph T509 Speed Triple is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S931 KLJ is a 1999 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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