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R951 KRY

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

12,483 mi
Last recorded12,483 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 KRY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 12,483 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 12,482 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording n/s and o/s silencers. (6.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2020 12,277 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 12,277 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r position lamp bulb u/s

Pass 27 Jul 2018 11,884 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 10,334 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 10,315 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 10,247 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 9,902 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 9,902 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 9,206 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 8,926 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 8,081 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 KRY is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R951 KRY, 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 KRY registered?

R951 KRY is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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