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S912 UBC

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

51,175 mi
Last recorded51,175 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS912 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 51,175 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 50,361 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 49,669 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 47,866 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 46,560 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 45,624 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 43,348 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 May 2018 39,970 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 37,172 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 34,647 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 32,441 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 29,047 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 29,025 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 May 2013 26,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 23,278 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 20,223 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 17,710 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 17,292 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 17,198 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 16,021 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 13,281 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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S912 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S912 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 S912 UBC registered?

S912 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S912 UBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S912 UBC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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