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R433 SGC

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,008 mi
Last recorded42,008 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 SGC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 42,008 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 41,878 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 41,786 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 40,675 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 39,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 38,788 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 37,394 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 35,243 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 33,237 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 31,618 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 29,178 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 27,652 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 25,887 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 24,616 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 23,335 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 21,559 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 19,508 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 16,865 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 16,171 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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R433 SGC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R433 SGC, 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 R433 SGC registered?

R433 SGC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R433 SGC safe to buy?

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