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R541 LYG

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,248 mi
Last recorded29,248 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 LYG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 29,248 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 26,794 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 26,794 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 25,788 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 25,785 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 25,430 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 24,005 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 23,145 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 22,597 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 22,453 miles

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

registration plate light not working

Pass 3 May 2011 20,296 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 19,794 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 19,185 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 17,442 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 17,203 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 15,666 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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R541 LYG is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R541 LYG, 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 R541 LYG registered?

R541 LYG is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R541 LYG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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