MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,207 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
l/h indicator tell tale not working indicator visable from riding posistion
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
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S990 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 S990 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 S990 UBC registered?
S990 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 December 1998.
Is S990 UBC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S990 UBC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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