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S980 UBC

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,869 mi
Last recorded28,869 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS980 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 28,869 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 28,869 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2015 28,386 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 27,681 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,241 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 26,715 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 24,870 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 22,839 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 22,839 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 18,776 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 17,320 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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S980 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S980 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 S980 UBC registered?

S980 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 December 1998.

Is S980 UBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S980 UBC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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