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R463 BMB

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

8,850 mi
Last recorded8,850 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 BMB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 8,850 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 8,356 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 8,320 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 8,190 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 8,162 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 8,104 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 8,035 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 7,964 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 7,740 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 7,324 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 6,630 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 6,338 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 5,937 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 5,467 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 5,016 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 4,617 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 4,282 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 4,282 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 3,974 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 3,974 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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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R463 BMB is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R463 BMB, 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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R463 BMB is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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