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R593 LUT

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

33,176 mi
Last recorded33,176 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR593 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 33,176 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 32,000 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 31,996 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 33,550 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 31,759 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 29,653 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 27,845 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 26,443 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 25,219 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 23,917 miles

rear tyre wearing low

side car fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Aug 2013 22,346 miles

side car brake disc becoming pitted

side car fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Aug 2012 21,281 miles

side car brake disc becoming corroded front braided hoses becoming corroded at unions front tyre at legal limits

Pass 10 Aug 2011 20,656 miles

front tyre at legal limits

side car brake disc becoming corroded and pitted

Pass 18 Aug 2010 19,628 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 19,598 miles

Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Sidecar wheel alignment has excessive toe-in (5.3.1b)

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 18,439 miles

Side car brake disc becoming corroded.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 17,632 miles

n/s sidecar tyre near legal limits

Pass 8 Aug 2007 16,555 miles

rear brake pads becoming worn †sidecar brake pads becoming worn

Pass 7 Aug 2006 15,142 miles

front and rear tyres at legal limits

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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R593 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 R593 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 R593 LUT registered?

R593 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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