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R393 VOG

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

24,910 mi
Last recorded24,910 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 VOG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 24,910 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 24,891 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 24,758 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 24,661 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 24,421 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 23,633 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 23,228 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 22,547 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 22,547 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 21,464 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 21,435 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 20,143 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 18,369 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 17,968 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 15,648 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 14,450 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 13,679 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 12,380 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 11,504 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 11,124 miles

Centre Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Centre Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 9,273 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 6,914 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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R393 VOG is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R393 VOG, 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 R393 VOG registered?

R393 VOG is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R393 VOG safe to buy?

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