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R583 DBJ

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,748 mi
Last recorded18,748 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR583 DBJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 18,748 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 18,742 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 18,716 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 18,578 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,960 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 14,923 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 13,154 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 11,392 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 9,512 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 6,675 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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R583 DBJ is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R583 DBJ, 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 R583 DBJ registered?

R583 DBJ is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R583 DBJ safe to buy?

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Does R583 DBJ have outstanding finance?

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