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S959 UBC

1998 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,102 mi
Last recorded14,102 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple 955I18,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS959 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 14,102 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 14,066 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 14,066 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 May 2006 13,575 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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S959 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S959 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.

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What year was S959 UBC registered?

S959 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 3 December 1998.

Is S959 UBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S959 UBC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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