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R134 NAY

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

25,470 mi
Last recorded25,470 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 NAY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 25,470 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 25,470 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 24,272 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Feb 2022 21,949 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 21,803 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 21,803 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 21,379 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 21,379 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 19,238 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 19,031 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 18,594 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 18,071 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 17,509 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 17,076 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 16,521 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 15,873 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 14,784 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 13,729 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 12,171 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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R134 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R134 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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R134 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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