MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,735 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
gear lever linkage worn
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)
Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S286 OEW 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 86.7%.
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 S286 OEW, 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 S286 OEW registered?
S286 OEW is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 2 September 1998.
Is S286 OEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S286 OEW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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