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S925 UBC

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

37,102 mi
Last recorded37,102 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS925 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 37,102 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 36,837 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 36,714 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 36,088 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 35,515 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 35,252 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 34,300 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 33,898 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 33,653 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 33,637 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 32,827 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 32,669 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 29,731 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 29,731 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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S925 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S925 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S925 UBC registered?

S925 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 14 December 1998.

Is S925 UBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S925 UBC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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