MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,117 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
rear brake binds slightly
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
rear brake binds slightly
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
crack in gear lever
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nail in rear tyre
crack in gear lever
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
One Rear Possition Bulb Not Working
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R802 JAF is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 R802 JAF, 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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R802 JAF is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 8 July 1998.
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