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S931 UBC

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,048 mi
Last recorded49,048 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS931 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2026 49,048 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 48,934 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 48,552 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 48,151 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 47,629 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 47,332 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 46,541 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 45,442 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 44,964 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 42,578 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 41,170 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 40,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 38,416 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 37,117 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 35,160 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 33,485 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 31,113 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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S931 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S931 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 S931 UBC registered?

S931 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S931 UBC safe to buy?

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