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R409 LUT

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,545 mi
Last recorded28,545 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 28,545 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 23,232 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 23,129 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 23,080 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2021 23,080 miles

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 22,995 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 22,995 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 22,928 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 21,455 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 21,078 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 20,335 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 20,335 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2014 19,608 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 19,099 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 18,976 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 18,753 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 18,352 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 17,595 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

slight movement /gear linkage

Pass 22 Sep 2007 16,145 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 15,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 14,251 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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