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R814 LBD

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

27,353 mi
Last recorded27,353 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR814 LBD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 27,353 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 26,718 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 26,307 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 26,297 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork stanchion seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 26,162 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 26,139 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2014 26,112 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 26,035 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 25,867 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 22,931 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 21,809 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 20,820 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 1 Jul 2009 20,820 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 19,557 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 19,557 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 18,497 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 18,497 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 May 2006 16,095 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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R814 LBD is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R814 LBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R814 LBD registered?

R814 LBD is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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