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M159 EFK

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,558 mi
Last recorded45,558 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM159 EFK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 45,558 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 45,194 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 44,868 miles

Rear damping effect reduced

Pass 5 Apr 2019 43,127 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 43,096 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2016 41,406 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,131 miles

Coolant leak

rear number plate lamp not working

Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,332 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 27,949 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 25,290 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 20,903 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 20,903 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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M159 EFK is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M159 EFK, 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 M159 EFK registered?

M159 EFK is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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