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S450 COU

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,900 mi
Last recorded9,900 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS450 COU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2011 9,900 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 9,900 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 9,843 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 8,714 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 8,714 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2008 8,320 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 7,965 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 5,512 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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S450 COU is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S450 COU, 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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How do I check the history of S450 COU?

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What year was S450 COU registered?

S450 COU is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 19 September 1998.

Is S450 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S450 COU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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