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R932 EKV

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,504 mi
Last recorded12,504 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR932 EKV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 12,504 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 11,676 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 11,066 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 10,992 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 10,910 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 10,811 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 10,725 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 10,491 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 10,231 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 9,811 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 9,782 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 9,307 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 9,286 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 9,030 miles

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Pass 17 Apr 2010 8,792 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 8,726 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 8,477 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 8,331 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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R932 EKV is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Green 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 R932 EKV, 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 R932 EKV registered?

R932 EKV is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R932 EKV shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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