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R133 OEB

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,829 mi
Last recorded27,829 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 OEB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 27,829 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 27,829 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 27,829 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 27,783 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 27,368 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 27,127 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 27,100 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 27,100 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 26,488 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 24,059 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 21,084 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 16,051 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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R133 OEB is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R133 OEB, 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 R133 OEB registered?

R133 OEB is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R133 OEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R133 OEB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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