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R165 JKP

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

15,224 mi
Last recorded15,224 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 JKP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 15,224 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 15,224 miles

Front Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) 1 of 4 spindle pinchbolts missing & other 3 loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 12,998 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 12,855 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 12,679 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 12,679 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 12,337 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 12,337 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 11,888 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 11,887 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 11,511 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 11,511 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 10,815 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2013 10,477 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 10,087 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 9,774 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 9,170 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 8,739 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 7,875 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 7,875 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

front tyre low but ok at moment speedo light bulb not working front stanchions (both)are badly pitted

Pass 18 May 2007 6,964 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 6,137 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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R165 JKP is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R165 JKP, 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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R165 JKP is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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