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R427 LUT

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,593 mi
Last recorded16,593 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 16,593 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 16,226 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 15,851 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 15,391 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 14,159 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 13,353 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 13,006 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 12,750 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 12,322 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 12,291 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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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R427 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R427 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 R427 LUT registered?

R427 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R427 LUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R427 LUT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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