MOT Status
ValidMileage
24,820 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork leg chrome (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Rear exhaust slightly noisy
Chain tight spot
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Chain tight spot
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
light pitting on front fork stansions
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
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S381 MBD is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 S381 MBD, 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 S381 MBD registered?
S381 MBD is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 30 October 1998.
Is S381 MBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for S381 MBD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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