MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,702 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Fuel hose damaged but not to excess Crack near the tap (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
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R140 MTV is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.
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 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 R140 MTV, 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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R140 MTV is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 14 May 1998.
Is R140 MTV safe to buy?
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