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S469 RHJ

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,109 mi
Last recorded17,109 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS469 RHJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2019 17,109 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 17,032 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 16,953 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 16,798 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 16,688 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 16,511 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 16,314 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 16,021 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 15,821 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 15,731 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 15,396 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 14,208 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2007 12,357 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 10,367 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 8,268 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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S469 RHJ is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S469 RHJ, 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 S469 RHJ registered?

S469 RHJ is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S469 RHJ safe to buy?

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