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R297 BOC

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,126 mi
Last recorded24,126 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 BOC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 24,126 miles

rear number plate cracked

Fail 10 Jul 2014 24,126 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,039 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 23,671 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 23,669 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

front tyre unevenly worn

rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,676 miles

front tyre perished

rear tyre unevenly worn

slight bind to front brake

slight bind to rear brake

Pass 21 Aug 2008 20,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear tyre unevenly worn

slight binding to rear brake

Fail 21 Aug 2008 20,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear tyre unevenly worn

slight binding to rear brake

Pass 24 Jul 2007 17,007 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front tyre uneven wear

rear pads wearing tapered

rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 10 Jul 2006 14,506 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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R297 BOC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R297 BOC, 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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R297 BOC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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