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R903 EPV

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

14,746 mi
Last recorded14,746 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 EPV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 14,746 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 14,609 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 14,583 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 14,224 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 13,902 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 13,560 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 13,560 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 13,522 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 13,242 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 13,151 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 12,907 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 12,349 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 11,888 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 11,566 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 10,545 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 10,137 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 9,584 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 8,935 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 8,016 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 7,214 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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R903 EPV is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R903 EPV, 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 R903 EPV registered?

R903 EPV is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R903 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R903 EPV shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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