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S990 UBC

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

35,207 mi
Last recorded35,207 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS990 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 35,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 35,127 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 35,125 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 34,270 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 32,739 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 32,739 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 31,531 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 31,332 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,338 miles

l/h indicator tell tale not working indicator visable from riding posistion

Pass 25 Apr 2010 28,277 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 28,277 miles

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)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 28,275 miles

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))

Fail 8 May 2008 25,727 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2008 25,727 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2007 23,513 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,354 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 21,354 miles

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?

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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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.

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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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