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S433 RLK

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,247 mi
Last recorded28,247 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS433 RLK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 28,247 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 28,191 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 28,135 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 27,813 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 27,007 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 26,114 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 25,026 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 23,697 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 23,697 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 22,272 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 19,771 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 18,351 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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S433 RLK is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S433 RLK, 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 S433 RLK registered?

S433 RLK is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S433 RLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S433 RLK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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