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R464 EJO

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,962 mi
Last recorded23,962 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 EJO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 23,962 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 22,931 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 22,428 miles

Rear reflector partially obscured by registration plate

Fail 28 Oct 2023 22,428 miles

Rear reflector partially obscured by registration plate

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 21,495 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 21,495 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 20,742 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 20,557 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 20,261 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 19,666 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 18,741 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 17,918 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 17,216 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 15,502 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 15,502 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 14,720 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 14,054 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 13,499 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 13,499 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 12,783 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 11,824 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 11,346 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 10,766 miles

front mudguard mudflap loose!

front wheel lateral run out 1.2mm!

Pass 20 Jun 2006 9,909 miles

front tyre tread depth 1.4mm!

front wheel rim lateral run out 1.2mm!

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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R464 EJO is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R464 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R464 EJO registered?

R464 EJO is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R464 EJO safe to buy?

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