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R797 CVF

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

29,505 mi
Last recorded29,505 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 CVF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 29,505 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 29,449 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 29,201 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 29,201 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 28,672 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 27,845 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 26,680 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 25,867 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 25,106 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 25,106 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 24,342 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 24,297 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 24,275 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 24,067 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 23,597 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 23,541 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,457 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 23,258 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 22,757 miles

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

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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R797 CVF is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R797 CVF, 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 R797 CVF registered?

R797 CVF is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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