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R22 DJB

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

25,991 mi
Last recorded25,991 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 DJB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 25,991 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 24,324 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 24,324 miles

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 23,470 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 21,481 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 20,497 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 19,902 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 19,752 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 19,695 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 18,713 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 17,631 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 16,604 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 16,081 miles

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

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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R22 DJB is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R22 DJB, 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 R22 DJB registered?

R22 DJB is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R22 DJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R22 DJB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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