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R951 JUG

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

12,600 mi
Last recorded12,600 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 JUG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 12,600 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 12,230 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 12,163 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 11,536 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 11,453 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 11,260 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 10,650 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 10,650 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 10,432 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 9,994 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 8,628 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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R951 JUG is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R951 JUG, 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 R951 JUG registered?

R951 JUG is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R951 JUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R951 JUG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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