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R277 WGC

1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,214 mi
Last recorded4,214 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 WGC
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2008 4,214 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 3,450 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 2,070 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 2,070 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.2)

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

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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R277 WGC is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 22,528 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 R277 WGC, 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 28 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 R277 WGC registered?

R277 WGC is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R277 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R277 WGC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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