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C13 KEU

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,500 mi
Last recorded36,500 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 KEU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 36,500 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 36,346 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 36,061 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 35,740 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 35,731 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 35,731 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2016 35,663 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 35,639 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 35,619 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 35,595 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,670 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 31,225 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 31,225 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 28,289 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 28,289 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 25,855 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 23,056 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 22,620 miles

main beam warning light intermittant

Fail 18 Apr 2007 22,620 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

main beam warning light intermittant

Pass 5 Apr 2006 20,392 miles

front brake long lever travel

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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C13 KEU is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C13 KEU, 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 C13 KEU registered?

C13 KEU is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is C13 KEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C13 KEU shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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