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S902 UBC

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

18,498 mi
Last recorded18,498 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS902 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 18,498 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 17,331 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 16,105 miles

slight bind on front brakes

Fail 4 Aug 2022 16,105 miles

slight bind on front brakes

Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 15,961 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 14,905 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 13,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 11,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 11,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 10,692 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 10,294 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 9,287 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 9,172 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 9,089 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 8,926 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 8,779 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 8,559 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 8,186 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 8,158 miles

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

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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S902 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S902 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 S902 UBC registered?

S902 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S902 UBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S902 UBC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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