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R591 LUT

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,844 mi
Last recorded18,844 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 18,844 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 18,684 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 18,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 18,553 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 18,459 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 18,081 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 18,038 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 17,815 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 17,418 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 16,911 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 16,396 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 16,099 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 15,968 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 15,880 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 25,562 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 14,658 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 12,767 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 12,300 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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R591 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R591 LUT, 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 R591 LUT registered?

R591 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R591 LUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R591 LUT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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