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R121 NAY

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,322 mi
Last recorded2,322 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 NAY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 May 2014 2,322 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 2,220 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 2,178 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 2,132 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 2,069 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 2,009 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 1,922 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 1,781 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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R121 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc 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 R121 NAY, 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 R121 NAY registered?

R121 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R121 NAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 NAY 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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