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R340 PDM

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,103 mi
Last recorded33,103 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 PDM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 33,103 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 33,091 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 33,091 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 33,033 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 33,031 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 31,101 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 29,703 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 29,702 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 25,765 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

number plate light inop

pass light inop

Pass 17 Mar 2014 13,317 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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R340 PDM is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R340 PDM, 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 R340 PDM registered?

R340 PDM is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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