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R267 YCR

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,915 mi
Last recorded4,915 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR267 YCR
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 4,915 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 4,420 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 3,085 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 3,085 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 2,063 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 2,063 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 5,433 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 4,193 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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R267 YCR is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R267 YCR, 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 R267 YCR registered?

R267 YCR is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R267 YCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R267 YCR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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