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P21 FJO

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,912 mi
Last recorded22,912 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 FJO
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 22,912 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 22,912 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 22,644 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 22,368 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 22,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 21,642 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 21,068 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 20,745 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 20,448 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 20,257 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 20,205 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 20,090 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 29 Jul 2015 20,077 miles

Front Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Jul 2014 20,018 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 19,748 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 19,686 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 19,328 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 19,222 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 19,023 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 18,589 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 18,576 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 2 May 2006 18,576 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P21 FJO is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P21 FJO, 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 P21 FJO registered?

P21 FJO is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P21 FJO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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