MOT reliability
Triumph Speed triple t509
3 vehicles · 49 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Triumph Speed triple t509 vehicles and 49 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Speed triple t509 has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,593 miles.
3
Vehicles
49
MOT tests
378
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph Speed triple t509 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph Speed triple t509 MOT tests:
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Other62%
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Brakes20%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Body & structure11%
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Emissions & nuisance9%
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Seatbelts & equipment8%
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Identification & plates3%
Triumph Speed triple t509 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 4 | 75% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Triumph Speed triple t509 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Speed triple t509 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (6 times)
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Front brake lever travel long (2 times)
- brake fluid on min mark (2 times)
- after market exhaust fitted (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- rear suspension slightly stiff (2 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- front tyre showing signs of perish (2 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Headlamps Masked for UK Use (2 times)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slightly reduced damping (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
Triumph Speed triple t509 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 | 34 | 76% | 25,660 |
| 1997 | 1 | 15 | 80% | 22,458 |
Triumph Speed triple t509 reliability FAQ
Across 3 Triumph Speed triple t509 vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph Speed triple t509 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)).
The typical Triumph Speed triple t509 in our data has covered around
24,593 miles.
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