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S769 GGC

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,953 mi
Last recorded61,953 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS769 GGC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 61,953 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 58,974 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 57,866 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 57,608 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 56,972 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 56,907 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 56,907 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 54,977 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 52,806 miles

rhs clock display is loose

gear lever bush freeplay

number plate light not working

Fail 30 Sep 2015 52,802 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

front brake is slightly binding

gear lever bush freeplay

rear mudguard bolt is missing and loose

rhs clock display is loose

Pass 15 Oct 2014 51,087 miles

2x bolts missing from rear mudguard

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 51,087 miles

2x bolts missing from rear mudguard

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 48,269 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 47,097 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

no plate light not working

Pass 13 Apr 2012 46,786 miles

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

rear carrier/passenger backrest loose

Fail 27 Mar 2012 46,781 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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

pass light switch innoperative

rear carrier/passenger backrest loose

Pass 17 Mar 2011 46,224 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,641 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 42,641 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 38,933 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 38,863 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 36,353 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 35,258 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 32,295 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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S769 GGC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S769 GGC, 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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S769 GGC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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