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S465 BGH

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

22,830 mi
Last recorded22,830 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS465 BGH
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 22,830 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 21,752 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 21,034 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 19,706 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 19,609 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 19,590 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 17,142 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 16,881 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 16,447 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 16,211 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 15,890 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 15,552 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 15,550 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 15,547 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 15,547 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 15,529 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 14,992 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 11,773 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 11,477 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 10,249 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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S465 BGH is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S465 BGH, 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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S465 BGH is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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