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R652 ALK

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,040 mi
Last recorded6,040 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 ALK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 6,040 miles
Fail 23 May 2026 6,037 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 5,643 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 4,943 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 4,278 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 4,023 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 3,901 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 3,901 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 3,688 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 3,688 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 3,631 miles

No number plate light

Pass 1 Apr 2006 3,542 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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R652 ALK is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R652 ALK, 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 R652 ALK registered?

R652 ALK is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R652 ALK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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