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S876 UBC

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

9,302 mi
Last recorded9,302 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS876 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 9,302 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 9,020 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 8,924 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 8,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 8,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe link is missing spring and slighlty blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 7,862 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 7,862 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015
Fail 23 Oct 2015 7,076 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 18 Apr 2015 6,310 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 May 2014 4,269 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 3,508 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 3,470 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 3,464 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 3,411 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 3,322 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 3,250 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 3,193 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 27 May 2006 2,783 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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S876 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S876 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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S876 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 11 November 1998.

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