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R993 FRO

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

17,998 mi
Last recorded17,998 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR993 FRO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 17,998 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 17,183 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 17,183 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2024 16,886 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 16,688 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 16,538 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil l\h front fork (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 16,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 15,544 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 14,919 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 14,541 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 14,098 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 14,098 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 14,092 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 13,977 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 13,748 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 13,497 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 12,771 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 11,766 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 9,491 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 6,934 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 5,088 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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R993 FRO is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R993 FRO, 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 R993 FRO registered?

R993 FRO is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R993 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R993 FRO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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