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S135 PDF

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,314 mi
Last recorded25,314 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS135 PDF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 25,314 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 24,743 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner pad (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 23,117 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 22,984 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 22,949 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 22,917 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 22,454 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 22,454 miles

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 22,103 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 22,103 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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S135 PDF is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S135 PDF, 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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S135 PDF is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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