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S938 UBC

1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

24,686 mi
Last recorded24,686 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I21,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS938 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 24,686 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 24,686 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 24,480 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 23,347 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 22,652 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 21,243 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 19,448 miles

rear brake fluid level on minimum

rear pads getting low

Fail 11 Apr 2018 19,448 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)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

rear brake fluid level on minimum

rear pads getting low

Pass 31 Aug 2016 16,992 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 15,708 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 13,574 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 13,574 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2009 12,709 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 12,456 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 11,934 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 11,268 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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S938 UBC is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 21,238 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 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 S938 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 27 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 955I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S938 UBC is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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