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S722 RKM

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,495 mi
Last recorded29,495 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS722 RKM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 29,495 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 29,075 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 28,602 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front fork (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 27,669 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 27,314 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 26,763 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 26,570 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 26,513 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 26,398 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 26,398 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2014 25,902 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 25,557 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 25,376 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2011 24,944 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 24,941 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

starting and running poor

Pass 14 Jul 2006 24,536 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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S722 RKM is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S722 RKM, 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 S722 RKM registered?

S722 RKM is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S722 RKM safe to buy?

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