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V295 UBD

1999 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,240 mi
Last recorded29,240 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph T509 Speed Triple21,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV295 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 29,240 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 28,070 miles

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

One of 2 headlamp bulbs not working on main beam. Not affecting beam patern

Rear Brake binding but not excessively Getting excessive (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 28,037 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 26,753 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 26,381 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 26,077 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 25,130 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Small fuel leak coming from bottom of fuel tank ()

Pass 25 Apr 2018 24,503 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 24,503 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 23,510 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 23,502 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

dampness around petrol pump seal

Pass 1 Jul 2014 23,243 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 23,243 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 23,048 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,048 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 23,012 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 23,012 miles

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 21,841 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 21,841 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 Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 19,889 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 18,145 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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V295 UBD is a 1999 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V295 UBD, 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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V295 UBD is a 1999 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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