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K1 OCA

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,716 mi
Last recorded38,716 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 OCA
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 38,716 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 38,455 miles

o/s half or rear l.e.d lamp is not working (but it is still 50% working)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 37,909 miles

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 37,760 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,375 miles

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

front mudguard lose

indicator o/s/f mount loose

mudguard brake pipe clip missing

o/s/f brake hose rubbing on mudguard

pass light control inop

rear brake lever stiff

rear position light and stop lamp sharing rear light

slight flicker on rear light on idle

Fail 16 Sep 2008 36,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

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

front mudguard lose

indicator o/s/f mount loose

mudguard brake pipe clip missing

o/s/f brake hose rubbing on mudguard

pass light control inop

Fail 12 Apr 2008 36,368 miles

Nearside Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 33,838 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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K1 OCA is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 22,738 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 K1 OCA, 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 29 years old, this Triumph T509 Speed Triple is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K1 OCA registered?

K1 OCA is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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