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S446 CGK

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

20,643 mi
Last recorded20,643 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS446 CGK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 20,643 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 20,643 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 20,621 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 20,553 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 20,515 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 20,458 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 20,326 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 20,145 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 20,022 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 19,596 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 19,478 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 19,361 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 19,072 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 18,734 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 18,532 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 18,382 miles

rear tyre,cracks on side walls.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 18,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

rear tyre has cracking on side walls.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 17,509 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 17,386 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 16,743 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 14,607 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 14,607 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 11,891 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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S446 CGK is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S446 CGK, 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 S446 CGK registered?

S446 CGK is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S446 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S446 CGK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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