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R414 XEV

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

887 mi
Last recorded887 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 XEV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 887 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 777 miles

front brake disc has slight cracks

Pass 3 Jul 2023 581 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 463 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 163 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 1 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 26,077 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 26,077 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 26,077 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 24,687 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 22,784 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 May 2013 22,784 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 20,602 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 18,735 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,615 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 15,084 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 12,963 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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R414 XEV is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R414 XEV, 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 R414 XEV registered?

R414 XEV is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R414 XEV safe to buy?

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