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R54 VFP

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,824 mi
Last recorded17,824 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 VFP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 17,824 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 17,794 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 17,592 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Aug 2009 17,219 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 16,647 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 16,627 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2007 15,370 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 14,655 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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R54 VFP is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R54 VFP, 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 R54 VFP registered?

R54 VFP is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R54 VFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R54 VFP shows 8 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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