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T156 ARP

1999 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

12,977 mi
Last recorded12,977 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Triumph T509 Speed Triple21,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT156 ARP
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 12,977 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 12,965 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 12,910 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 12,403 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 11,973 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 11,918 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 11,918 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 11,906 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 11,280 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 10,795 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 10,451 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 10,450 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

rear tyre nearing limits

slight play on both front brake rivets.

Pass 20 May 2011 10,293 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 9,428 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 9,428 miles

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)

front tyre near limits

none standard indicators fitted

Pass 22 May 2009 8,898 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 8,600 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 8,137 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 7,644 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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T156 ARP is a 1999 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 T156 ARP, 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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T156 ARP is a 1999 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 12 April 1999.

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