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S37 BGH

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,315 mi
Last recorded24,315 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS37 BGH
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 28 May 2026 24,315 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 24,044 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 23,655 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 23,616 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 23,300 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 23,195 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 22,462 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 20,766 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 20,633 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 20,579 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 20,004 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 17,592 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 17,292 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 16,589 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 15,817 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 13,793 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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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S37 BGH is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S37 BGH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S37 BGH registered?

S37 BGH is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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