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R482 LUT

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

12,170 mi
Last recorded12,170 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 12,170 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 8,864 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 7,283 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 5,893 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 4,859 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 4,349 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 4,349 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 3,547 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 3,547 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2015 3,055 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 2,997 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 2,881 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 2,818 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 2,754 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 1,504 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 497 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 10,631 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 9,417 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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R482 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R482 LUT, 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 R482 LUT registered?

R482 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R482 LUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R482 LUT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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