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R653 JTW

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,019 mi
Last recorded18,019 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 JTW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 18,019 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 18,012 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 17,532 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 17,292 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 16,757 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 16,139 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 15,589 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 14,985 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion n/s/front fork stanchon slight misting (2.3.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 14,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion n/s/front fork stanchon slight misting (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 14,447 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 13,495 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 13,036 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 13,036 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 12,519 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 12,130 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 11,966 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 11,882 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 11,754 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 11,580 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 11,448 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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R653 JTW is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R653 JTW, 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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R653 JTW is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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