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R937 KUT

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

2,281 mi
Last recorded2,281 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR937 KUT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 2,281 miles

Rear Slight splits on tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2023 2,136 miles

Rear Slight split on tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2020 2,130 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 1,830 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 1,502 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 1,233 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 1,147 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 674 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 16,310 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 16,303 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 16,260 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 14,458 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 11,906 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 10,585 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 9,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2006 8,090 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 8,090 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

nail in tyre

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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R937 KUT is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R937 KUT, 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 R937 KUT registered?

R937 KUT is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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