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S735 AAF

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

32,564 mi
Last recorded32,564 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS735 AAF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 32,564 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 32,470 miles

Front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 24 May 2023 32,321 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 32,166 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 32,166 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2020 32,017 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 32,017 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel tap leaking allowing fuel to drip on to engine. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 31,647 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 31,647 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 31,018 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 30,734 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 28,812 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 28,812 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

number plate light not working

Pass 6 Jun 2014 27,089 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 27,089 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 May 2013 26,674 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 24,830 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 24,830 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 23,313 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 22,186 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 20,526 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,323 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 17,305 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 17,300 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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S735 AAF is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S735 AAF, 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 S735 AAF registered?

S735 AAF is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 8 August 1998.

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