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S381 MBD

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

24,820 mi
Last recorded24,820 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS381 MBD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 24,820 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 22,490 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 21,272 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 21,014 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 20,463 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork leg chrome (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 2 Mar 2017 19,191 miles

Chain tight spot

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 19,190 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Chain tight spot

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 19,070 miles

light pitting on front fork stansions

Pass 2 Jun 2011 18,714 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 18,666 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 18,625 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 18,625 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 18,158 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 18,089 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 17,882 miles

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

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

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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S381 MBD 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 S381 MBD, 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 S381 MBD registered?

S381 MBD is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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