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R258 TCK

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

10,320 mi
Last recorded10,320 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 TCK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 10,320 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 10,158 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 9,600 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 9,549 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 9,549 miles

Centre Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 9,528 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 9,521 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 9,446 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 8,635 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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R258 TCK is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow 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 R258 TCK, 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 R258 TCK registered?

R258 TCK is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R258 TCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R258 TCK 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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