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S680 CTC

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,767 mi
Last recorded20,767 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS680 CTC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2025 20,767 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 20,120 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 19,684 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 18,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 18,527 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 17,684 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 17,380 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 17,273 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 17,112 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 16,938 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2014 16,049 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 15,872 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 15,823 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 13,820 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 13,347 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 12,566 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 11,106 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 9,478 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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S680 CTC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S680 CTC, 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 S680 CTC registered?

S680 CTC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S680 CTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S680 CTC shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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