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R633 KSG

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,560 mi
Last recorded12,560 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR633 KSG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 12,560 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 12,522 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 12,432 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 12,432 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Sep 2010 12,237 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Mar 2008 12,211 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 12,204 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Mar 2007 12,176 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 11,360 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2005

Front Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)

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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R633 KSG 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 70%.

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 R633 KSG, 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 R633 KSG registered?

R633 KSG is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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