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R433 VOG

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,733 mi
Last recorded11,733 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 VOG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 11,733 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 11,383 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 10,933 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 10,686 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 10,376 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 10,308 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 10,184 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 7,609 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 7,592 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 7,592 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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R433 VOG 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 R433 VOG, 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 R433 VOG registered?

R433 VOG is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R433 VOG safe to buy?

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