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S942 UBC

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,153 mi
Last recorded35,153 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS942 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 35,153 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 35,153 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil front fork seals leaking (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 35,113 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 35,083 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 34,929 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 34,668 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 34,668 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Jul 2008 34,175 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 34,175 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 32,769 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 27,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 30 Jun 2006 27,303 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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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S942 UBC is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S942 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.

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What year was S942 UBC registered?

S942 UBC is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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