MOT Status
ValidMileage
9,425 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Front tyre has some signs of cracking,but not down to cord.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering Front forks slightly twisted out of alignment (2.5.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
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S973 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 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 S973 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 S973 UBC registered?
S973 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 December 1998.
Is S973 UBC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S973 UBC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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