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S136 PDF

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

36,274 mi
Last recorded36,274 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS136 PDF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 36,274 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 35,889 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 33,057 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 33,047 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 33,021 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 33,021 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 32,850 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 32,618 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 32,545 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 32,483 miles

TYRE PRESSURES REQUIRE CHECKING.

Pass 10 Mar 2012 31,924 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Would advise rear brake to be serviced,passed on brake meter but could give better performance.

Pass 19 Mar 2011 31,719 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 31,396 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,442 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 28,540 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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S136 PDF is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S136 PDF, 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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S136 PDF is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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