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R206 HAX

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,474 mi
Last recorded37,474 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR206 HAX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 37,474 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 36,966 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 35,727 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 34,528 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 32,386 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 32,386 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 30,399 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 28,795 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 26,725 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 24,310 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 23,454 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 21,435 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 21,435 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 20,050 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 17,033 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Smell of fuel. but no fuel leak found..

Pass 17 Jul 2012 13,123 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 13,040 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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R206 HAX is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 R206 HAX, 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 R206 HAX registered?

R206 HAX is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R206 HAX safe to buy?

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