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S880 UBC

1998 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

White Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,381 mi
Last recorded39,381 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple 955I18,583 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS880 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 39,381 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 38,832 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 38,110 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 38,081 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 38,078 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 37,998 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 37,949 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 37,949 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 37,678 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 36,743 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 34,583 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 32,692 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 31,703 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 28,983 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 22,465 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 3 May 2008 22,465 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 3 May 2008 22,465 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Apr 2007 22,465 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 22,465 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple 955I?

Based on 14,779 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 199
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 48
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 45
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S880 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in White with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Speed Triple 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 18,583 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Speed Triple 955I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 199 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S880 UBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple 955I typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 955I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S880 UBC registered?

S880 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S880 UBC safe to buy?

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