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R273 DCL

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,878 mi
Last recorded19,878 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 DCL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2023 19,878 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 19,727 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 19,588 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 19,308 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 19,171 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 18,954 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 18,865 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 18,695 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 18,470 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 18,245 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 17,887 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 17,369 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 May 2010 16,060 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 12,711 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 10,229 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 7,947 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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R273 DCL is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R273 DCL, 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 R273 DCL registered?

R273 DCL is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R273 DCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R273 DCL shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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