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S872 UBC

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,840 mi
Last recorded16,840 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS872 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2018 16,840 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 16,499 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 15,778 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 15,330 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 14,681 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 12,819 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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S872 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S872 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S872 UBC registered?

S872 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is S872 UBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S872 UBC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S872 UBC have outstanding finance?

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