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S870 UBC

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,962 mi
Last recorded18,962 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS870 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 18,962 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 17,616 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 16,594 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 14,956 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 13,104 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

advise left hand rider footpeg slightly loose but not dangerous

Fail 29 Apr 2015 13,104 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

advise left hand rider footpeg slightly loose but not dangerous

Pass 4 Jul 2014 13,103 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 13,062 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 13,062 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 12,965 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 12,959 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 May 2011 12,918 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 12,918 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 May 2010 12,617 miles

Rear number plate light not working.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 11,475 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 9,053 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 6,859 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 6,641 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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S870 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S870 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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What year was S870 UBC registered?

S870 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S870 UBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S870 UBC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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