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R161 EOW

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

17,942 mi
Last recorded17,942 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 EOW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 17,942 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 17,589 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 17,179 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 16,618 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 15,893 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 14,338 miles

front tyre worn uneven (close to limit)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 14,323 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre worn uneven (close to limit)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 13,785 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 13,236 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 12,395 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 12,395 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 12,243 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 11,516 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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R161 EOW is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R161 EOW, 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 R161 EOW registered?

R161 EOW is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R161 EOW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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