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R655 DPW

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

21,968 mi
Last recorded21,968 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 DPW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 21,968 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 19,506 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 16,451 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 16,380 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 16,120 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 15,735 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 15,500 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 14,154 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 14,154 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 May 2012 12,685 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 11,974 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 10,941 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 7,900 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 4,603 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 1,784 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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R655 DPW is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R655 DPW, 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 R655 DPW registered?

R655 DPW is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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