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R305 GBW

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

16,869 mi
Last recorded16,869 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 GBW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 16,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2025 16,859 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2018 16,614 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 16,184 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 15,917 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 15,874 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 15,405 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 14,955 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 21,185 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 20,502 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 18,339 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 18,339 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 15,935 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 13,877 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 10,783 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 6,523 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 6,523 miles

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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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R305 GBW is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R305 GBW, 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 R305 GBW registered?

R305 GBW is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R305 GBW safe to buy?

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