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R29 EAF

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,995 mi
Last recorded14,995 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 EAF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 14,995 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2025 14,995 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 14,753 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 14,753 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 14,551 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 14,063 miles

Slight cracking in sidewalls of rear tyre.

TYRES Crossply front Radial rear.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 14,056 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 14,042 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 13,999 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 13,982 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 13,959 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 13,940 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 13,903 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 13,883 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 13,864 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 13,861 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 13,812 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 13,757 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 13,757 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 13,695 miles

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

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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R29 EAF is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R29 EAF, 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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R29 EAF is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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