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R59 HDL

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,301 mi
Last recorded19,301 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 HDL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 19,301 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 19,301 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Sidewalls of rear tyre has perished needs replacement.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 17,911 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011
Fail 6 Jun 2011 17,609 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Fail 14 May 2010 16,591 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 14 May 2010 16,591 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 15,582 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 15,582 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 15,088 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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R59 HDL is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R59 HDL, 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 R59 HDL registered?

R59 HDL is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R59 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R59 HDL shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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