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S699 SAT

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

43,614 mi
Last recorded43,614 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS699 SAT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 43,614 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 43,613 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2023 43,450 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 43,328 miles

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

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock to arm linkage bearings have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 43,136 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 42,829 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 42,388 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 41,664 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 41,664 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 40,859 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 2 Feb 2017 40,859 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 6 Dec 2016 40,844 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 39,166 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 37,444 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 37,444 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 36,927 miles

small cut in rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2012 36,542 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 35,300 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 35,300 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 34,553 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 33,465 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 30,707 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 30,622 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 26,658 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 22,949 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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S699 SAT is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S699 SAT, 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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S699 SAT is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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