MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,782 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R957 XOM is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 R957 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 R957 XOM registered?
R957 XOM is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 April 1998.
Is R957 XOM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R957 XOM shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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