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R369 KAE

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,028 mi
Last recorded49,028 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR369 KAE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 49,028 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front brake action poor

Pass 7 Mar 2025 48,043 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened borderline (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 48,025 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened borderline (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 47,683 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 47,683 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 47,541 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 45,524 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 43,728 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 42,557 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 41,159 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 40,916 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 40,916 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 38,803 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 36,121 miles

rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 20 Sep 2010 33,328 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 30,146 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,658 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,832 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 19,334 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 19,334 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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R369 KAE is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R369 KAE, 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 R369 KAE registered?

R369 KAE is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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