MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,119 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
motorcycle presented with foreign headlamp fitted .beam deflector fitted to correct beam kick-up .customer advised
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
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R462 EJO is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 R462 EJO, 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 R462 EJO registered?
R462 EJO is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 27 May 1998.
Is R462 EJO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R462 EJO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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