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R221 NAY

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

17,416 mi
Last recorded17,416 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 NAY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 17,416 miles

Front wheel has slight run out

Pass 8 Sep 2017 17,126 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 16,939 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 16,939 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 May 2015 16,631 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 16,304 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 15,051 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 14,525 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 13,805 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 13,085 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 12,284 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 11,309 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 10,259 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 8,992 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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R221 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R221 NAY, 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 R221 NAY registered?

R221 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R221 NAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R221 NAY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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