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R198 WGC

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

15,497 mi
Last recorded15,497 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 WGC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 15,497 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 15,168 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 15,152 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 14,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 14,594 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 14,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 14,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 14,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 13,908 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 13,645 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 13,530 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 13,410 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 13,158 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 13,102 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 12,930 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 12,554 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 12,213 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 12,098 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 11,963 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 11,791 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 11,791 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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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R198 WGC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R198 WGC, 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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R198 WGC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 July 1998.

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