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T792 BRF

1999 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

20,513 mi
Last recorded20,513 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Triumph T509 Speed Triple21,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT792 BRF
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2020 20,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 20,282 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 19,150 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 18,804 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 18,263 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2016 18,230 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 17,912 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 17,652 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 17,405 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 16,723 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 16,014 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 15,715 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 15,705 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 15,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 May 2007 14,222 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 14,174 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT SIDE PLAY AT REAR WHEEL BEARINGS NOT EXCESSIVE. SLIGHT PLAY AT REAR BRAKE ANCHOR ARM NOT EXCESSIVE.

Pass 2 May 2006 11,024 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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T792 BRF is a 1999 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T792 BRF, 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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What year was T792 BRF registered?

T792 BRF is a 1999 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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