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S888 BSH

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,352 mi
Last recorded11,352 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 BSH
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 May 2026 11,352 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 11,286 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 11,136 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 10,786 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 10,746 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 10,572 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 10,122 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 9,874 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 8,491 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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S888 BSH is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 14,415 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 S888 BSH, 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 27 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S888 BSH registered?

S888 BSH is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is S888 BSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S888 BSH shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S888 BSH have outstanding finance?

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