MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,614 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
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))
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)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
small cut in rear tyre
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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