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R293 RWO

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

24,231 mi
Last recorded24,231 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 RWO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 24,231 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 23,395 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 22,722 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 21,688 miles

Offside Front Wiring loom catching steering stop (rubbing on loom)

Fail 3 Jun 2019 21,672 miles

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wiring loom catching steering stop (rubbing on loom)

Pass 11 May 2018 20,882 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 19,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 19,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 18,805 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 18,805 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2014 17,517 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 16,427 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 13,965 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 12,728 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn Gets Louder With Engine Revs

Pass 29 Jul 2010 12,728 miles

Horn Gets Louder With Engine Revs

Pass 3 Jun 2009 11,552 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 10,215 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 9,476 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 7,550 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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R293 RWO is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 R293 RWO, 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 R293 RWO registered?

R293 RWO is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 May 1998.

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