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Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 885 cc

S759 BTAMOT history

S759 BTA is a yellow petrol Triumph Thunderbird first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 24,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2025
Mileage
24,514 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2024
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S759 BTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Triumph
Model
Thunderbird
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
885 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S759 BTA was last recorded at 24,514 miles on 27 Aug 2024, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
24,490 miles · 10 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
1,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 24,514 miles
  • 2023 – 24,490 miles
  • 2021 – 24,485 miles
  • 2020 – 24,343 miles
  • 2019 – 24,301 miles
  • 2018 – 24,212 miles
  • 2017 – 24,081 miles
  • 2016 – 23,918 miles
  • 2015 – 23,722 miles
  • 2014 – 23,493 miles
  • 2013 – 23,228 miles
  • 2012 – 22,585 miles
  • 2011 – 21,658 miles
  • 2010 – 20,968 miles
  • 2009 – 19,588 miles
  • 2008 – 17,272 miles
  • 2007 – 16,455 miles
  • 2006 – 1,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,514 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.

  • Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,514 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    24,514 miles
    Test number
    304963768707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass24,490 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    24,490 miles
    Test number
    215858353114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass24,485 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    24,485 miles
    Test number
    472662157789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass24,343 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    24,343 miles
    Test number
    913315612290
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
  5. Pass24,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    24,301 miles
    Test number
    179098952475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail24,301 miles (+89)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,301 miles
    Test number
    270626840768
    • MajorCentral Front Outer Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass24,212 miles (+131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    24,212 miles
    Test number
    271611263933
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass24,081 miles (+163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    24,081 miles
    Test number
    279105257792
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
  9. Pass23,918 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    23,918 miles
    Test number
    899786944538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,722 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    23,722 miles
    Test number
    286421535176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,493 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    23,493 miles
    Test number
    137523634125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,228 miles (+643)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    23,228 miles
    Test number
    795815733161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,585 miles (+927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    22,585 miles
    Test number
    418391832173
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
  14. Pass21,658 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,658 miles
    Test number
    946543331183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,968 miles (+1,380)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    20,968 miles
    Test number
    370603550492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    19,588 miles
    Test number
    230321669233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail19,588 miles (+2,316)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,588 miles
    Test number
    862884059295
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  18. Pass17,272 miles (+817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    17,272 miles
    Test number
    681253538276
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  19. Pass16,455 miles (+14,925)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    16,455 miles
    Test number
    862514687124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass1,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    1,530 miles
    Test number
    210098476117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S759 BTA

Does S759 BTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S759 BTA expired on 26 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S759 BTA?
The MOT on S759 BTA expired on 26 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S759 BTA done?
S759 BTA was recorded at 24,514 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2024, an average of 1,265 miles a year.
Has S759 BTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S759 BTA has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on S759 BTA 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 S759 BTA find?
S759 BTA passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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