MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,153 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil front fork seals leaking (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
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.
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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.
Is S942 UBC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S942 UBC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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