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R3 MTP

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,734 mi
Last recorded17,734 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 MTP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 17,734 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 17,722 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 16,762 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 16,754 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 16,642 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 16,641 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 16,633 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 16,383 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 15,788 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 15,382 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 15,052 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 14,938 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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R3 MTP is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R3 MTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R3 MTP registered?

R3 MTP is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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