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R636 FPU

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,037 mi
Last recorded23,037 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR636 FPU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2025 23,037 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 22,623 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 21,980 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 21,560 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 17,959 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 14,559 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 10,840 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 7,827 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 4,774 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 1,682 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 16,975 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 15,751 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 14,869 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 13,254 miles

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

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 May 2006 11,761 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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R636 FPU is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R636 FPU, 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 R636 FPU registered?

R636 FPU is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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