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R440 AJA

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

7,639 mi
Last recorded7,639 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 AJA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 7,639 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 7,201 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 7,123 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 7,046 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 7,012 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 6,941 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 6,916 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 6,716 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 6,716 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 6,684 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 6,245 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 5,775 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 4,885 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 2,987 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 2,547 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 1,330 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 8,029 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 7,954 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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R440 AJA is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R440 AJA, 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 R440 AJA registered?

R440 AJA is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 18 April 1998.

Is R440 AJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R440 AJA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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