MOT reliability
Triumph T509
18 vehicles · 214 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 18 Triumph T509 vehicles and 214 completed MOT tests, the Triumph T509 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,784 miles.
18
Vehicles
214
MOT tests
890
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph T509 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph T509 MOT tests:
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Other72%
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Seatbelts & equipment15%
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Brakes10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Steering5%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Body & structure2%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Triumph T509 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 6 | 83% |
| 9 | 15 | 93% |
| 10 | 14 | 93% |
| 11 | 12 | 75% |
| 12 | 13 | 85% |
| 13 | 12 | 92% |
| 14 | 16 | 81% |
| 15 | 15 | 80% |
| 16 | 16 | 81% |
| 17 | 16 | 62% |
| 18 | 9 | 89% |
| 19 | 9 | 78% |
| 20 | 9 | 78% |
Fuel types: Petrol (18)
Most common Triumph T509 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph T509 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (22 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (9 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (7 times)
- Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (7 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (4 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
Triumph T509 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 17 | 76% | 10,774 |
| 1998 | 4 | 37 | 84% | 23,030 |
| 1997 | 13 | 160 | 85% | 30,555 |
Triumph T509 reliability FAQ
Across 18 Triumph T509 vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph T509 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l).
The typical Triumph T509 in our data has covered around
27,784 miles.
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