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R802 JAF

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

18,117 mi
Last recorded18,117 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 JAF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 18,117 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 18,110 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 17,675 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 17,673 miles

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 17,244 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 16,969 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 15,969 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 15,008 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 13,948 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 13,948 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 13,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 13,842 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 13,407 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

crack in gear lever

Fail 20 Sep 2014 13,407 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 12,770 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 12,762 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 12,666 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 12,666 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 12,448 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 10,996 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 10,935 miles

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))

Pass 2 Sep 2009 7,048 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 5,158 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 2,234 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 1,790 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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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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