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R592 DBJ

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,867 mi
Last recorded20,867 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR592 DBJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2025 20,867 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 20,856 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 20,499 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 20,226 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 19,673 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 19,562 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 19,432 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 19,123 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 18,672 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 18,340 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 17,728 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 17,469 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 17,301 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 16,952 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 16,344 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 15,548 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 14,706 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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R592 DBJ is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 R592 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.

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What year was R592 DBJ registered?

R592 DBJ is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R592 DBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R592 DBJ shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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