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S975 UBC

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,903 mi
Last recorded29,903 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS975 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2025 29,903 miles

Front Forks slightly corroded top of fork leg corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 29,861 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 29,216 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 29,037 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 29,019 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2011 28,661 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 27,231 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 26,962 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 23,482 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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S975 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S975 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 S975 UBC registered?

S975 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 December 1998.

Is S975 UBC safe to buy?

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