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S991 UBC

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,021 mi
Last recorded16,021 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS991 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 16,021 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 15,960 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 15,772 miles

Clutch Fluid Low

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 15,772 miles

Clutch Fluid Low

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 15,260 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 15,002 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 15,002 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 11,594 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Oct 2007 11,594 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Oct 2006 8,851 miles

steering head bearings slightly notched with wheel raised

Pass 1 Nov 2005 6,554 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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S991 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S991 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 S991 UBC registered?

S991 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 December 1998.

Is S991 UBC safe to buy?

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