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R922 OTY

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

11,697 mi
Last recorded11,697 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR922 OTY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 11,697 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 10,948 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 10,317 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 10,240 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 9,475 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 9,180 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 8,748 miles

Number plate light is not working , Number plate is broken but ok

Pass 31 May 2014 5,834 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 5,054 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 4,479 miles

Number plate broken but readable

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 2,603 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 1,811 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 1,811 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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R922 OTY is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R922 OTY, 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 R922 OTY registered?

R922 OTY is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R922 OTY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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