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R23 NAY

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,221 mi
Last recorded15,221 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 NAY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 15,221 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 15,159 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 15,025 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 14,925 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 14,839 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 14,816 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2016 14,348 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 12,912 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 10,459 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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R23 NAY 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 R23 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 R23 NAY registered?

R23 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R23 NAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 NAY 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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