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R843 KRY

1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,220 mi
Last recorded27,220 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 KRY
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2025 27,220 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 27,182 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 27,064 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 26,817 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,804 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 25,323 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 21,600 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 19,131 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 16,996 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 14,593 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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R843 KRY is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R843 KRY, 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 R843 KRY registered?

R843 KRY is a 1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 8 September 1997.

Is R843 KRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R843 KRY shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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