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R166 EOW

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,842 mi
Last recorded21,842 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 EOW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2025 21,842 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 20,321 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 18,877 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 17,361 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 17,263 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 17,076 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 16,273 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 16,257 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 15,497 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,671 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 14,039 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 13,250 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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R166 EOW is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R166 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 R166 EOW registered?

R166 EOW is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 28 March 1998.

Is R166 EOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R166 EOW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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