MOT Status
ValidMileage
43,219 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S628 BBD is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 S628 BBD, 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 S628 BBD registered?
S628 BBD is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S628 BBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for S628 BBD shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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