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R924 GSC

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,654 mi
Last recorded18,654 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR924 GSC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2013 18,654 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 18,290 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn weak, but functioning

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 18,290 miles

Horn weak, but functioning

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 17,855 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 17,618 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 17,605 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 17,335 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 17,335 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 17,100 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 16,548 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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R924 GSC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R924 GSC, 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 R924 GSC registered?

R924 GSC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R924 GSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R924 GSC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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