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R465 EJO

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

22,996 mi
Last recorded22,996 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 EJO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 22,996 miles

Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 4 Jun 2018 22,280 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 21,944 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 21,301 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 213,010 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 19,052 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 18,052 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 16,852 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 15,753 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 12,347 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2009 12,302 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 12,133 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 12,086 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 11,647 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 11,301 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 11,301 miles

Centre Rear Lower Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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R465 EJO is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R465 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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R465 EJO is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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