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S940 UBC

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

18,743 mi
Last recorded18,743 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS940 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 18,743 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 18,543 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 17,995 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 14,397 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 14,373 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 14,364 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 14,259 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 14,259 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 14,214 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 14,021 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 31 Dec 2016 14,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Dec 2015 13,887 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 13,644 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 13,644 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 12,835 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 12,796 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 12,796 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

offside rear tail light not working.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 10,057 miles

Centre Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 9,886 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 9,526 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 9,526 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 91,227 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 7,967 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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S940 UBC is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 14,415 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 S940 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 27 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 S940 UBC registered?

S940 UBC is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S940 UBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S940 UBC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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