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D2 DLB

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,563 mi
Last recorded14,563 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 DLB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 14,563 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2026 14,563 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2025 14,297 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 14,003 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 13,557 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 13,239 miles

reg plate

Pass 15 Jun 2021 12,324 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 11,824 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 11,363 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 10,715 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 9,903 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 8,819 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 7,880 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 6,879 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 4,655 miles

slight pitting to both front discs

Pass 14 Sep 2011 4,527 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 4,008 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 3,599 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007
Fail 10 Nov 2007 3,031 miles

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

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 1,928 miles

front brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Nov 2005 1,540 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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D2 DLB is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D2 DLB, 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 D2 DLB registered?

D2 DLB is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is D2 DLB safe to buy?

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