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G4 BOL

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,254 mi
Last recorded35,254 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 BOL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 35,254 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 35,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 34,939 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 34,576 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 34,576 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 33,972 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 33,103 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 32,358 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 31,997 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 31,035 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 29,798 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 28,910 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 28,220 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 27,316 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 25,152 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 25,152 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 22,495 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 19,956 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 19,956 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 19,656 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 19,337 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 18,533 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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G4 BOL is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G4 BOL, 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 G4 BOL registered?

G4 BOL is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is G4 BOL safe to buy?

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