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R739 JGP

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

44,967 mi
Last recorded44,967 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR739 JGP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 44,967 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 43,203 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 42,824 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 40,744 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 40,744 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 38,937 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 36,729 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 36,717 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 32,826 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 28,071 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 23,613 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 23,613 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 23,560 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 22,346 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 May 2011 8,255 miles

Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 7,238 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 7,233 miles

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))

Pass 5 May 2009 6,316 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2008 5,686 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 5,055 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2006 4,513 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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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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R739 JGP is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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