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YG59 AEU

2009 Triumph Speed Master 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,878 mi
Last recorded24,878 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Speed Master 8659,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 AEU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Master 865
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2025 24,878 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2024 24,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front tyre under inflated

Pass 1 Jun 2023 24,388 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 24,328 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 23,433 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 23,420 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 23,402 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 20,793 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 18,653 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 18,653 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 18,400 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 17,420 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 15,820 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 13,291 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 11,123 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Master 865?

Based on 7,204 MOT tests across 588 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
638
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
588
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 38
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
Headlamp aim too high 15
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YG59 AEU is a 2009 Triumph Speed Master 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Speed Master 865 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 9,912 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 Speed Master 865 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG59 AEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Master 865 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Triumph Speed Master 865 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YG59 AEU is a 2009 Triumph Speed Master 865, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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