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Triumph Thunderbird

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 885 cc

P598 BBCMOT history

P598 BBC is a green petrol Triumph Thunderbird first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 17,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
17,692 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P598 BBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Triumph
Model
Thunderbird
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
885 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P598 BBC was last recorded at 17,692 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
17,514 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
178 miles
Average per year
734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 17,692 miles
  • 2025 – 17,514 miles
  • 2024 – 16,685 miles
  • 2023 – 16,538 miles
  • 2022 – 16,290 miles
  • 2021 – 15,892 miles
  • 2020 – 15,572 miles
  • 2019 – 15,058 miles
  • 2018 – 14,188 miles
  • 2017 – 13,635 miles
  • 2016 – 12,396 miles
  • 2014 – 10,924 miles
  • 2013 – 9,710 miles
  • 2012 – 8,626 miles
  • 2011 – 7,266 miles
  • 2010 – 5,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,692 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,692 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    17,692 miles
    Test number
    200862686491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass17,514 miles (+829)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    17,514 miles
    Test number
    575406361863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass16,685 miles (+147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    16,685 miles
    Test number
    316125885748
    • AdvisoryMotorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass16,538 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    16,538 miles
    Test number
    929960010996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass16,290 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    16,290 miles
    Test number
    739892725307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass15,892 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    15,892 miles
    Test number
    955843280459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass15,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    15,572 miles
    Test number
    787422137854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail15,572 miles (+514)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,572 miles
    Test number
    654335164371
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass15,058 miles (+870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    15,058 miles
    Test number
    407909257324
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit 110/80/18 bt45 (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass14,188 miles (+553)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    14,188 miles
    Test number
    917018685258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass13,635 miles (+1,239)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    13,635 miles
    Test number
    774636664973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass12,396 miles (+1,472)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    12,396 miles
    Test number
    677704634701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass10,924 miles (+1,214)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    10,924 miles
    Test number
    507679604372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,710 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    9,710 miles
    Test number
    748502193210
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  15. Fail9,710 miles (+1,084)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,710 miles
    Test number
    288313483228
    • FailureDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • FailureDrive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
  16. Pass8,626 miles (+1,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    8,626 miles
    Test number
    819409662227
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  17. Pass7,266 miles (+1,399)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    7,266 miles
    Test number
    839728771105
    • NoteFront tyre nearly at wear limit.
    • NoteRear at wear limit .
  18. Pass5,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    5,867 miles
    Test number
    700403170192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P598 BBC

Does P598 BBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P598 BBC is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on P598 BBC?
The MOT on P598 BBC is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P598 BBC done?
P598 BBC was recorded at 17,692 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 734 miles a year.
Has P598 BBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P598 BBC has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on P598 BBC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P598 BBC find?
P598 BBC passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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