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S195 KPX

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

5,023 mi
Last recorded5,023 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS195 KPX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 5,023 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 5,023 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 5,013 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 4,964 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 4,899 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 4,684 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 4,612 miles

both of the michelin tyres fitted to this machine have dot codes dateing back to the mid 1990s

main beam tell tale is inop

Pass 9 Jul 2015 4,597 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 4,597 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 4,517 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 4,367 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 4,040 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 3,849 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 3,776 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 3,776 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2009 3,713 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 3,599 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 3,470 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 3,188 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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S195 KPX is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 S195 KPX, 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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What year was S195 KPX registered?

S195 KPX is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S195 KPX safe to buy?

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