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R426 LUT

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,582 mi
Last recorded40,582 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 40,582 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 40,205 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 40,055 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 39,262 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 37,742 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 36,218 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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R426 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R426 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 R426 LUT registered?

R426 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R426 LUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R426 LUT shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R426 LUT have outstanding finance?

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