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S924 LGW

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,654 mi
Last recorded16,654 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS924 LGW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 16,654 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 16,581 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 16,555 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 16,545 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 16,545 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 16,350 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 16,350 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 16,176 miles

Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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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S924 LGW is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S924 LGW, 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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S924 LGW is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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