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R580 DBW

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

66,239 mi
Last recorded66,239 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 DBW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 66,239 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 62,733 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 59,455 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 59,455 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 58,657 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 54,743 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 51,366 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 48,129 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 45,229 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 41,598 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,873 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,412 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 31,288 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 29,081 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 26,853 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 23,249 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 23,249 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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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R580 DBW is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 R580 DBW, 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 R580 DBW registered?

R580 DBW is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R580 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R580 DBW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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