MOT Status
ValidMileage
15,224 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) 1 of 4 spindle pinchbolts missing & other 3 loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R165 JKP registered?
R165 JKP is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 July 1998.
Is R165 JKP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R165 JKP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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