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R47 NAY

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

5,776 mi
Last recorded5,776 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 NAY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 5,776 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 5,626 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 4,927 miles

Front tyre worn uneven

Fail 16 Aug 2023 4,927 miles

Front tyre worn uneven

Nearside Horn not working adjusted (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 3,996 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 523 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 10,885 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 10,876 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 10,584 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 10,484 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 10,456 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 10,348 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 10,024 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 9,751 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 9,259 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 9,001 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 8,885 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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R47 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R47 NAY, 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 R47 NAY registered?

R47 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R47 NAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R47 NAY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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