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R761 OGO

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,204 mi
Last recorded18,204 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 OGO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 18,204 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 18,183 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps behind number plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 17,959 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 17,347 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 16,354 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 16,354 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 14,817 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 12,401 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 12,401 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 11,398 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 11,392 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Aug 2010 10,215 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 9,041 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 5,843 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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R761 OGO is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R761 OGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R761 OGO registered?

R761 OGO is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R761 OGO safe to buy?

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