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S773 ASX

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

22,464 mi
Last recorded22,464 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS773 ASX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 22,464 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 21,536 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 21,153 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 20,285 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 19,458 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 18,782 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 18,047 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 17,370 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 16,243 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 14,231 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 12,907 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 11,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 8,650 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 8,520 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Number plate light not working.

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2011 7,080 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 5,899 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

front and rear tyre tread is nearing the tread wear indicators

Pass 22 Jul 2008 5,168 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 5,168 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 4,755 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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S773 ASX is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S773 ASX, 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 S773 ASX registered?

S773 ASX is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S773 ASX safe to buy?

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