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R66 JCY

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

33,428 mi
Last recorded33,428 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 JCY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 33,428 miles

throttle slightly sticking not worthy of a fail

Pass 31 Mar 2022 32,153 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 32,114 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 31,984 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 31,751 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 30,502 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 30,419 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 30,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 29,419 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 29,069 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 29,069 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 28,583 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 27,647 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 27,237 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 25,355 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 23,160 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 21,595 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 17,863 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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R66 JCY is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R66 JCY, 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 R66 JCY registered?

R66 JCY is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is R66 JCY safe to buy?

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