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S965 UBC

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,115 mi
Last recorded3,115 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS965 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 3,115 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 2,980 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 2,980 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 1,339 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 1,339 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 1,339 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 1,339 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 1,338 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 1,203 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 746 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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S965 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S965 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 S965 UBC registered?

S965 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 December 1998.

Is S965 UBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S965 UBC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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