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R649 FDX

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,997 mi
Last recorded32,997 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 FDX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 32,997 miles

Front Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 32,745 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2024 32,745 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 32,572 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 32,090 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 31,274 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 29,258 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 29,258 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 28,632 miles

Exhausts noisey

Fail 2 Sep 2014 28,631 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhausts noisey

Pass 10 Aug 2013 28,011 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 27,543 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 26,166 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 24,624 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 24,624 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 24,305 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 23,663 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 22,827 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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R649 FDX is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R649 FDX, 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 R649 FDX registered?

R649 FDX is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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