1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple 0.9L Petrol · R235 ALH
1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple (0.9L, petrol). First registered 12/06/1998. Recorded mileage 21,217 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TRIUMPH T509 SPEED TRIPLE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/09/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,217 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 885cc
R235 ALH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 21,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R235 ALH Mileage History
- 21/07/202321,126 mi
- 29/07/202421,146 mi+20 mi
- 02/08/202421,146 mi
- 26/08/202521,216 mi+70 mi
- 04/09/202521,217 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 43 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R235 ALH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple (R235 ALH) between July 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))”; “Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Rear shock absorber not affective when pressure applied (5.3.2 (b))”; “Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))”.
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