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S838 SKK

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS838 SKK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 1 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 1 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2013 1 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 1 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 10 Jul 2012

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012
Fail 9 Jul 2011 82 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 82 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 67 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 5,274 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 3,701 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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S838 SKK is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S838 SKK, 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 S838 SKK registered?

S838 SKK is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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