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R170 NDM

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,387 mi
Last recorded68,387 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 NDM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 68,387 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 68,385 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 67,804 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 64,572 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 61,405 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 58,402 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 55,409 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 51,786 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 44,397 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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R170 NDM is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R170 NDM, 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 R170 NDM registered?

R170 NDM is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R170 NDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R170 NDM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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