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S675 KHG

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

40,050 mi
Last recorded40,050 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS675 KHG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 40,050 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 39,030 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 39,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 16,354 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 40,499 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 38,967 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 37,640 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 37,254 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 37,208 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 36,375 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 36,375 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 35,625 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 34,262 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 34,262 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Pass 14 May 2015 34,219 miles

Front Brake master cylinder slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Pass 3 May 2014 33,620 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 33,440 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2012 33,222 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 33,222 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,504 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 32,561 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 29,749 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 27,568 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 23,323 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 23,323 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 22,841 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 22,841 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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S675 KHG is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S675 KHG, 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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S675 KHG is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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