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R475 GNK

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,233 mi
Last recorded3,233 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 GNK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2025 3,233 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 3,224 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 3,172 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 3,091 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 2,936 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 2,199 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 1,807 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 1,570 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 1,249 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 1,162 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 592 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 586 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 545 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 7 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 22,801 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 20,962 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 19,715 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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R475 GNK 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 100%.

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 R475 GNK, 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 R475 GNK registered?

R475 GNK is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R475 GNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R475 GNK shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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