MOT Status
ValidMileage
28,545 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Centre Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
slight movement /gear linkage
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R409 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 R409 LUT, 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 R409 LUT registered?
R409 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 16 April 1998.
Is R409 LUT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R409 LUT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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