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R826 BTC

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,037 mi
Last recorded10,037 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR826 BTC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2026 10,037 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 9,232 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 9,197 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 9,194 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 9,148 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 8,980 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 8,323 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 8,192 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 7,945 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 2,166 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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R826 BTC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R826 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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R826 BTC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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