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R828 YLH

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,809 mi
Last recorded30,809 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 YLH
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 30,809 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 30,804 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 30,756 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 30,727 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 30,727 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 28,395 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 28,395 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 26,693 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 24,775 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 22,766 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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R828 YLH is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R828 YLH, 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 R828 YLH registered?

R828 YLH is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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