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S873 UBC

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,665 mi
Last recorded45,665 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS873 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 45,665 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 44,515 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 43,783 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 43,783 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 42,454 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 40,789 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 39,590 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Rear tyre worn unevenly.

Fail 26 Mar 2021 39,590 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Rear tyre worn unevenly.

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Number plate light bulb replaced. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 37,859 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 37,647 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 36,350 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 34,917 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 34,060 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 31,023 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 28,007 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 26,980 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Jun 2011 24,410 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 21,811 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 18,710 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 15,400 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 14,123 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 14,083 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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S873 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 15,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S873 UBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S873 UBC registered?

S873 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is S873 UBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S873 UBC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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