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S900 BRD

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

3,659 mi
Last recorded3,659 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS900 BRD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 3,659 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 2,608 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 1,684 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 336 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 306 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 303 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 303 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 293 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 287 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 276 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 173 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 140 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 11 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 6,055 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 5,879 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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S900 BRD is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S900 BRD, 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 S900 BRD registered?

S900 BRD is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S900 BRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S900 BRD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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