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R337 AOM

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,850 mi
Last recorded22,850 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 AOM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 22,850 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 22,850 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 21,346 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 21,340 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 20,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Sep 2011 20,082 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 14,223 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 7,777 miles

number plate cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2008 7,334 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 6,395 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 6,084 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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R337 AOM is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R337 AOM, 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 R337 AOM registered?

R337 AOM is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R337 AOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R337 AOM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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