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S973 UBC

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

9,425 mi
Last recorded9,425 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS973 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 9,425 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 9,096 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 8,829 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 7,987 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 7,670 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 7,512 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 7,140 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 6,871 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 6,857 miles

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))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 6,848 miles

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2016 6,813 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 6,813 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 6,457 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 6,340 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 6,340 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2012 6,231 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 5 May 2011 5,673 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 5,500 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 5,060 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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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.

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