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R660 JPH

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

24,992 mi
Last recorded24,992 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR660 JPH
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 24,992 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 24,983 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2024 24,701 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 23,779 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 22,918 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 21,808 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 21,076 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 19,635 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 18,682 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 17,380 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 16,348 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 15,110 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 13,859 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 13,234 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 12,680 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 12,680 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 36,760 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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R660 JPH is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R660 JPH, 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 R660 JPH registered?

R660 JPH is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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