2009 Triumph Street Triple 0.7L Petrol · FD09 OCF

The most recent DVSA examination on 28 March 2026 recorded a PASS with no defects or advisories, and a review of the full MOT history confirms a consistent pattern of clean passes stretching back to 2017. Across eight recorded tests there is a complete absence of advisory notes, which means no wear items have been flagged by examiners in the most recent cycles. The maintenance trend therefore reads as stable and well managed on paper, suggesting the keeper has addressed consumables proactively rather than reactively in response to MOT failures. The only mild caveat is that the 2024 and 2026 tests sit unusually close together, which on a low-mileage machine of this age often indicates the vehicle has seen limited road use between examinations. The recorded odometer reading of 34,925 miles on a 2009 example equates to roughly 2,054 miles per year over its seventeen-year life, which is exceptionally low for a motorcycle that was originally sold as a sport-focused naked roadster. Such low annual usage strongly implies extended periods of storage or very occasional weekend riding, and this carries well-known mechanical implications that MOT testing alone will not reveal. Internal combustion components suffer more from inactivity and condensation than from steady use, so particular attention should be paid to the condition of fuel system internals, oil seals, and any rubber components that may have perished through standing. Given the clean test record and low usage, a prospective buyer should carry out a number of age-and-mileage-appropriate physical checks before committing to purchase. Tyres on a machine of this vintage that has covered so few miles are particularly vulnerable to sidewall perishing and cracking even if the tread depth remains adequate, so a close visual inspection of the sidewalls for hairline fractures or rubber hardening is essential. Brake discs and calipers are prone to surface corrosion and seizure when a vehicle is stored for long periods, so the caliper pistons should be checked for smooth operation, the discs examined for excessive rust pitting beyond the usual working surface, and the brake fluid verified for both age and moisture content as it should typically be renewed every two years regardless of mileage. The 12V battery is also a prime concern on low-mileage machines, and any signs of slow cranking, voltage drop under load, or a non-original unit being fitted should prompt a replacement and charging system test. The cooling system hoses, fork oil, and headstock bearings should likewise be inspected for deterioration through age rather than wear. A thorough test ride is highly recommended and should focus on listening for any suspension clonks from the front forks or rear shock linkage, checking for steering head bearing notchiness, and confirming that the engine warms up cleanly without excessive smoke that might suggest oil seals dried out through storage. The chain and sprockets, despite low mileage, can suffer from surface corrosion and stiff links from standing, so the chain should be inspected for free movement and adequate lubrication. Finally, verifying a comprehensive service history with documented time-based fluid changes, fork oil renewals, and brake caliper servicing will provide much greater confidence than the MOT record alone, and any absence of such evidence on a seventeen-year-old low-mileage example should be reflected in the valuation.