MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,306 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S971 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S971 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 S971 UBC registered?
S971 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 December 1998.
Is S971 UBC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S971 UBC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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