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S325 LUB

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

27,208 mi
Last recorded27,208 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS325 LUB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 27,208 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 27,208 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel tap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyre badly perished

Pass 15 May 2021 27,070 miles

both tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Jul 2019 26,810 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 26,742 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 26,728 miles

Front Tyre has light cracking on sidewalls

Pass 5 May 2016 26,516 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 26,516 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 29 May 2015 25,917 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 25,917 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 25,647 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 25,647 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 11 May 2012 24,460 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 24,460 miles

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,851 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 23,154 miles
Pass 1 May 2005 20,485 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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S325 LUB is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S325 LUB, 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 S325 LUB registered?

S325 LUB is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S325 LUB safe to buy?

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