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S430 JRU

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

11,435 mi
Last recorded11,435 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS430 JRU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 11,435 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 10,107 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 9,364 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 9,060 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 8,454 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 8,454 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 7,708 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 7,697 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 6,394 miles

Offside 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))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 6,394 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 5,007 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 4,105 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 May 2016 4,105 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 3,704 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 3,698 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 3,688 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 3,619 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 3,615 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 3,468 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2010 3,468 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 3,180 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 3,173 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 3,125 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 3,025 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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S430 JRU is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S430 JRU, 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 S430 JRU registered?

S430 JRU is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 15 August 1998.

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