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S988 UBC

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

4,090 mi
Last recorded4,090 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS988 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 4,090 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 3,991 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 3,507 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 3,229 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 2,913 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 2,876 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 2,277 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 2,199 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 2,031 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 2,019 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 1,682 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 1,616 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 1,474 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 1,010 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 1,010 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 465 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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S988 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 S988 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 S988 UBC registered?

S988 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 December 1998.

Is S988 UBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S988 UBC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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