MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,997 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Exhausts noisey
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Exhausts noisey
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R649 FDX safe to buy?
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