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R905 VUJ

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,751 mi
Last recorded11,751 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 VUJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 May 2024 11,751 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 9,433 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 8,109 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 4,771 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 24,020 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 23,804 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 23,750 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 23,445 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 22,992 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 22,601 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 22,278 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 21,722 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 May 2011 21,099 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 20,305 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 19,542 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front tyre has cracks in the sidewalls.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 18,568 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 17,963 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 16,533 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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R905 VUJ is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R905 VUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R905 VUJ registered?

R905 VUJ is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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