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S995 UBC

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,597 mi
Last recorded31,597 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS995 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 31,597 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 31,584 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 31,249 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 31,180 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 26,040 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 25,926 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 22,054 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 16,735 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 15,411 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 14,811 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 13,584 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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S995 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 S995 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 S995 UBC registered?

S995 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 December 1998.

Is S995 UBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S995 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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