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R521 JDV

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

1,715 mi
Last recorded1,715 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 JDV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 1,715 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 1,062 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 889 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 882 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 806 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 749 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 715 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 676 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 653 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 643 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 327 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 269 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 125 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 78 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 57 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 1,837 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 1,710 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 1,668 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 1,650 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 1,650 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 22 May 2006 1,593 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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R521 JDV is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R521 JDV, 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 R521 JDV registered?

R521 JDV is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R521 JDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R521 JDV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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