MOT Status
ValidMileage
23,157 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
parking brake cable deteriorated but not excessively
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
park brake cable slightly deteriorated
parkbrake cable deteriorated but not excessivley
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
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R812 BTC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 R812 BTC, 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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R812 BTC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 March 1998.
Is R812 BTC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R812 BTC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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