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R843 WAW

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,847 mi
Last recorded16,847 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 WAW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 16,847 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 16,622 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 16,622 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 14,256 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 13,901 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 13,218 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 13,097 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 12,082 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 10,989 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 10,986 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 9,044 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 6,552 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 3,655 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 3,594 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 1,125 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 1,125 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 May 2013 1,023 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 8 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

fitted with uk headlight. fitted with m.p.h. speedo

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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R843 WAW 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 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 R843 WAW, 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 R843 WAW registered?

R843 WAW is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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