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R675 GHO

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,859 mi
Last recorded21,859 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR675 GHO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 21,859 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 21,683 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 21,078 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2016 20,257 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

front tyre showing signs of perish

Fail 26 Jun 2016 20,257 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

front tyre showing signs of perish

Pass 6 Jul 2015 19,629 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 19,298 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2014 19,298 miles

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.B1a)

Pass 25 May 2013 19,161 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 19,156 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 19,065 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 18,375 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 16,329 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 16,329 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 16,156 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 16,156 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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R675 GHO is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R675 GHO, 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 R675 GHO registered?

R675 GHO is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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