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S901 UBC

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

24,396 mi
Last recorded24,396 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS901 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 24,396 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 24,164 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 23,626 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 23,173 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 22,669 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 22,323 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 21,679 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 21,348 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 20,826 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 20,172 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 19,838 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 19,838 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 7 May 2013 19,268 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 19,016 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 19,016 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 18,805 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 18,600 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 18,023 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear brake passed but not as good as could be

Pass 28 May 2008 17,376 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 15,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2006 14,072 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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S901 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S901 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 S901 UBC registered?

S901 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S901 UBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S901 UBC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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