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R7 CUE

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

33,587 mi
Last recorded33,587 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 CUE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 33,587 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 32,063 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 30,732 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 29,060 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 27,420 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 25,411 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 23,969 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 23,921 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 23,869 miles

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 26 May 2010 23,495 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 23,334 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 21,893 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 20,640 miles

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

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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R7 CUE is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R7 CUE, 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 R7 CUE registered?

R7 CUE is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R7 CUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R7 CUE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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