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S347 RJC

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

21,754 mi
Last recorded21,754 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS347 RJC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 21,754 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 20,500 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 20,444 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 20,443 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 20,336 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 20,281 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 20,120 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 20,120 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 19,407 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 19,407 miles

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2016 18,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2016 18,974 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2013 18,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 18,434 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 15,876 miles

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

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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S347 RJC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S347 RJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S347 RJC registered?

S347 RJC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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