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S635 OEW

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

13,034 mi
Last recorded13,034 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS635 OEW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 13,034 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 13,034 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 13,034 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 13,035 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 13,034 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 12,978 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 12,216 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)

Pass 10 May 2011 12,148 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 12,148 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 12,145 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 12,135 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 11,924 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 11,053 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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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S635 OEW is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S635 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 S635 OEW registered?

S635 OEW is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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