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R312 UFR

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,792 mi
Last recorded37,792 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 UFR
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 37,792 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 37,056 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 37,056 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 36,874 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 36,039 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 36,039 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 35,703 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 34,930 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 33,882 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 31,353 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 25,994 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 25,994 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 19,554 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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R312 UFR is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R312 UFR, 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 R312 UFR registered?

R312 UFR is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R312 UFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R312 UFR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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