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R831 EKP

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,180 mi
Last recorded33,180 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 EKP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 33,180 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 33,180 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 33,165 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 33,141 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 32,482 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 31,388 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 30,056 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 28,204 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 28,204 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 27,981 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 27,981 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 27,677 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 27,161 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 25,357 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 22,885 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 22,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Apr 2007 20,588 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 14,486 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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R831 EKP is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R831 EKP, 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 R831 EKP registered?

R831 EKP is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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