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R666 TBS

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

15,299 mi
Last recorded15,299 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 TBS
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 15,299 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 14,470 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 13,808 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 13,314 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 13,314 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 12,388 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 12,349 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 12,341 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 11,880 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 11,697 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 11,697 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Oct 2016 11,649 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 11,563 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 11,563 miles

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

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 11,541 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 11,480 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 11,433 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 110,085 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 110,085 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 10,401 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 9,376 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 8,381 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 8,381 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 6,814 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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R666 TBS is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R666 TBS, 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 R666 TBS registered?

R666 TBS is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R666 TBS shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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