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S957 HUB

1998 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

27,442 mi
Last recorded27,442 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple 955I18,583 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS957 HUB
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 27,442 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 27,331 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 27,235 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 27,000 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 27,000 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 26,158 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 20,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 20,549 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 20,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 19,848 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 18,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 18,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 18,118 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 17,962 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 17,962 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,133 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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S957 HUB is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 S957 HUB, 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.

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S957 HUB is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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