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R673 LUT

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

13,568 mi
Last recorded13,568 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR673 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 13,568 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 13,477 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 13,150 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 12,432 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 12,425 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 12,425 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 13,395 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 12,067 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 12,067 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 11,834 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both fork stanchions (2.3.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 11,834 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both fork stanchions (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 11,476 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 11,172 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 10,625 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 8,954 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 8,517 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 8,516 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 May 2010 8,114 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 8,114 miles

Nearside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 7,842 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 7,736 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 7,583 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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R673 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R673 LUT, 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 R673 LUT registered?

R673 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R673 LUT safe to buy?

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