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S792 ASX

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,171 mi
Last recorded20,171 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS792 ASX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 20,171 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 19,293 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 18,886 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 18,797 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 18,539 miles

front brake is very noisy when applied

front shock absorbers are slow to rebound

Pass 19 Oct 2018 18,104 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 18,082 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 17,554 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 17,341 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 17,341 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 16,946 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 16,946 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 16,250 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 15,575 miles

engine water leak

headlamp mounting rubbers slightly perished

Fail 23 May 2013 15,575 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

engine water leak

headlamp mounting rubbers slightly perished

Fail 18 May 2012 15,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 15,106 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 13,115 miles

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

suspect brake fluid reservoir has slight leak at top seal

Pass 18 May 2011 13,115 miles

suspect brake fluid reservoir has slight leak at top seal

Pass 19 May 2010 9,378 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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S792 ASX is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S792 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 S792 ASX registered?

S792 ASX is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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