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R812 FJO

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,959 mi
Last recorded34,959 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 FJO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2022 34,959 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 34,547 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 32,904 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 31,327 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 30,412 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,817 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 28,723 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 27,802 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 26,744 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 25,867 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 25,163 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 23,810 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 21,465 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 16,471 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 15,405 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 FJO is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R812 FJO, 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 R812 FJO registered?

R812 FJO is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R812 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R812 FJO shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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