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S827 UBC

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

35,346 mi
Last recorded35,346 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS827 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 35,346 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 35,335 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 35,014 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2014 33,728 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 31,532 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 31,091 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2012 31,091 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 May 2011 30,948 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 30,342 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2009

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 28,114 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 25,635 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?

Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 724
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 359
reflector on motorcycle missing 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 269
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 237
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S827 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 20,729 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Speed Triple fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S827 UBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S827 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 28 September 1998.

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