MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,774 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
head lamp deflector fitted.
lens missing on number plate light.
Headlamp mask fitted
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R539 UCW is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 R539 UCW, 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 R539 UCW registered?
R539 UCW is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 20 April 1998.
Is R539 UCW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R539 UCW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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