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R424 TLD

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

742 mi
Last recorded742 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 TLD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 742 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 10 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 10 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 May 2015 21,834 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 20,832 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 20,832 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 May 2013 20,136 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 19,937 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 19,730 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 19,292 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 May 2009 18,786 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 18,189 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 18,189 miles

Front Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 May 2007 17,676 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 17,047 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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R424 TLD is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R424 TLD, 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 R424 TLD registered?

R424 TLD is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R424 TLD safe to buy?

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