MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,967 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewalls of tyre perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Nail in tyre ()
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front L/H indicator dashboard indicator inoperative
Neutral light indicator inoperative
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R739 JGP is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 R739 JGP, 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 R739 JGP registered?
R739 JGP is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 2 April 1998.
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