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LHM 256

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,265 mi
Last recorded22,265 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHM 256
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2012 22,265 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 20,870 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 17,981 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 12,932 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 11,179 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 7,112 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 4,369 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 23,659 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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LHM 256 is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 LHM 256, 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 LHM 256 registered?

LHM 256 is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is LHM 256 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHM 256 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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