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R940 BOA

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,383 mi
Last recorded15,383 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 BOA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 15,383 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 15,469 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 15,296 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 15,008 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 14,730 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 14,435 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 14,152 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 14,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm edge (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2016 13,564 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 12,952 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 12,357 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 11,952 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 11,952 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 11,538 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 11,124 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 10,107 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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R940 BOA is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R940 BOA, 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 R940 BOA registered?

R940 BOA is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R940 BOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R940 BOA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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