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R956 KRY

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

48,018 mi
Last recorded48,018 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 KRY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 48,018 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 48,003 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake caliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected Caliper mount fouling L/H disc (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cannot test front wheel bearing as brake binding badly

Pass 15 Jun 2019 47,532 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 46,644 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 45,013 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 43,898 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 43,249 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 42,012 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 42,012 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 40,350 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 39,199 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 39,199 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,432 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 35,896 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 35,896 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,127 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 32,577 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2007 32,577 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 30,813 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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R956 KRY is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R956 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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R956 KRY is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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