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R67 NAY

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,083 mi
Last recorded15,083 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR67 NAY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 15,083 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 15,068 miles

Sidecar suspension has an insecure unit. (5.2.3a)

Sidecar wheel alignment has excessive toe-in (5.3.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 15,006 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 14,868 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 14,729 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 14,377 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 13,788 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 13,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 12,627 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 12,371 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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R67 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R67 NAY, 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 R67 NAY registered?

R67 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R67 NAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R67 NAY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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