MOT Status
ValidMileage
33,103 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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)
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
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?
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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.
Is R340 PDM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R340 PDM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R340 PDM have outstanding finance?
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