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R812 BTC

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,157 mi
Last recorded23,157 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 BTC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 23,157 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 23,157 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 22,661 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 21,992 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 21,487 miles

parking brake cable deteriorated but not excessively

Pass 15 Jul 2021 20,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

park brake cable slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2020 20,219 miles

parkbrake cable deteriorated but not excessivley

Pass 22 May 2019 19,062 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 18,277 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 17,665 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 16,834 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 15,224 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 14,981 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 14,685 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 14,331 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 13,606 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 13,606 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 11,452 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 11,228 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 11,084 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 10,883 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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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.

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