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R117 LFL

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,190 mi
Last recorded19,190 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 LFL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2021 19,190 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 19,184 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 18,035 miles

Offside Front damp

Pass 8 Sep 2017 16,640 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 15,740 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 15,407 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 15,325 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 15,064 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 14,928 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 14,889 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 14,569 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 14,145 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 13,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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R117 LFL is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 R117 LFL, 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 R117 LFL registered?

R117 LFL is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R117 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R117 LFL shows 13 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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