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R640 NLJ

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

17,882 mi
Last recorded17,882 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 NLJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 17,882 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 16,665 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 16,650 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 15,857 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 15,101 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 14,384 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 14,384 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 13,825 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 13,825 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 11,690 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

front side light not working

Pass 17 Jun 2017 10,802 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 10,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Jun 2016 9,853 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2015 8,778 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 8,758 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 7,176 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 7,176 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 5,871 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 5,871 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 4,918 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 4,240 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 4,232 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 3,565 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 3,310 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 3,303 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 2,881 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 2,409 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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R640 NLJ is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R640 NLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R640 NLJ registered?

R640 NLJ is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R640 NLJ safe to buy?

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