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R472 OOB

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

23,998 mi
Last recorded23,998 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 OOB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 23,998 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 21,157 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level Close to minimum (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Inner pad at or very near limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 19,279 miles

Nearside Horn slightly loose (7.7 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Inside pad (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 19,279 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Horn slightly loose (7.7 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Inside pad (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 16,104 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Central notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 11,279 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 11,279 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 10,815 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 10,532 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 10,211 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 9,755 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 9,385 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 9,385 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2014 8,553 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 8,528 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 8,435 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 8,172 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 8,082 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 7,758 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 7,469 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 6,566 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 5,826 miles

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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R472 OOB is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R472 OOB, 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 R472 OOB registered?

R472 OOB is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R472 OOB safe to buy?

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