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R68 EOS

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

13,530 mi
Last recorded13,530 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 EOS
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 13,530 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 13,530 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls control 1 not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2023 12,522 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 12,010 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 10,999 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 10,999 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 10,998 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 10,998 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 10,999 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 10,999 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 10,999 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 9,994 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 8,031 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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R68 EOS is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R68 EOS, 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 R68 EOS registered?

R68 EOS is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R68 EOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R68 EOS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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