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R943 XOM

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,573 mi
Last recorded5,573 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 XOM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 5,573 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 5,475 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 5,472 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2022 5,409 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2021 5,275 miles

gearchange insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2019 5,183 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 4,639 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 4,639 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2016 4,094 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 3,923 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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R943 XOM is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue 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 R943 XOM, 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 R943 XOM registered?

R943 XOM is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R943 XOM safe to buy?

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