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R602 KSG

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Grey Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,235 mi
Last recorded22,235 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR602 KSG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 22,235 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 22,207 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 22,194 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy end cans (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspenison linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handle bar hitting tank same time as hitting lock stop on l/h lock

Pass 16 Apr 2024 22,095 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 21,444 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 21,358 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 21,087 miles

Gear shift pedal slack on gear shaft splines

Rear Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Worn near bleed nipple but structure not weakened (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 21,074 miles

Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Less than 180mm spaced apart (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Size (0.1 (d))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock Lock stops ineffective (2.1.4 (a))

Gear shift pedal slack on gear shaft splines

Rear Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Worn near bleed nipple but structure not weakened (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 20,426 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 19,889 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 18,868 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 17,941 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 16,969 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 15,787 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 15,780 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 14,471 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 14,086 miles

number plate light not working

Pass 15 May 2008 13,554 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 13,038 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 11,774 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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R602 KSG is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Grey 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 R602 KSG, 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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R602 KSG is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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