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R345 MMR

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

24,928 mi
Last recorded24,928 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 MMR
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 24,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 24,884 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 24,718 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 24,273 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 23,466 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 23,010 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 21,941 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 21,328 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 21,328 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2016 21,012 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 20,965 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2013 20,369 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 19,820 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 17,298 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 15,020 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 14,439 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 13,156 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 11,524 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Apr 2007 11,524 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Apr 2006 8,257 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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R345 MMR is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R345 MMR, 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 R345 MMR registered?

R345 MMR is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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