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S520 EAF

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

2,473 mi
Last recorded2,473 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS520 EAF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 2,473 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 1,911 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 1,457 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 1,449 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable Tyre fitted wrong way round. (5.2.3 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 1,145 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 886 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 475 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 29,927 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 29,800 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 29,800 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 26,719 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 21,671 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 20,411 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 20,370 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 18,514 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 16,297 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 14,692 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 12,623 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 11,362 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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S520 EAF is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S520 EAF, 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 S520 EAF registered?

S520 EAF is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S520 EAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S520 EAF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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