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S708 SAT

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,088 mi
Last recorded18,088 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS708 SAT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 18,088 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 17,897 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 17,799 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 17,768 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 17,719 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 17,630 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 17,441 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 17,265 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 17,205 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 17,029 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 16,994 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 16,804 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 16,551 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 16,547 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 16,410 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 15,856 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 14,956 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 12,733 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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S708 SAT is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S708 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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S708 SAT is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S708 SAT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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