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R984 EMX

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,275 mi
Last recorded27,275 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR984 EMX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,275 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 24,787 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 20,557 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 18 Jul 2008 20,557 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 16,946 miles

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

indicator switch knob missing

Pass 26 Jul 2006 12,207 miles

indicator switch plastic knob missing

Fail 15 Jul 2006 12,207 miles

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

platic knob missing from indicator switch

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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R984 EMX is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R984 EMX, 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 R984 EMX registered?

R984 EMX is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R984 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R984 EMX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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