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R430 TLD

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

29,499 mi
Last recorded29,499 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 TLD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 29,499 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 29,175 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 28,900 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 28,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 28,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 28,178 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 27,564 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 26,122 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 24,775 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 24,578 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 23,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 22,476 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 20,488 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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R430 TLD is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R430 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 R430 TLD registered?

R430 TLD is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R430 TLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R430 TLD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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