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R458 ABW

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,071 mi
Last recorded25,071 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 ABW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 25,071 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 24,152 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 22,964 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 22,957 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 22,023 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 20,736 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 19,365 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 17,696 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Throttle stiff to return

Pass 29 Aug 2017 16,915 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 16,593 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 16,191 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 15,652 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 15,652 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 15,082 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 14,632 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 14,334 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 14,334 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 13,872 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 13,175 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 13,173 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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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R458 ABW is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R458 ABW, 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 R458 ABW registered?

R458 ABW is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R458 ABW safe to buy?

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