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Triumph Thunderbird

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 885 cc

R482 LUTMOT history

R482 LUT is a red petrol Triumph Thunderbird first used on 1 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 14,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
14,933 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R482 LUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Triumph
Model
Thunderbird
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
885 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R482 LUT was last recorded at 14,933 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 2,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jun 2008: 497 miles, lower than 10,631 miles on 5 Jun 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
12,170 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,763 miles
Average per year
274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 14,933 miles
  • 2025 – 12,170 miles
  • 2024 – 8,864 miles
  • 2023 – 7,283 miles
  • 2022 – 5,893 miles
  • 2021 – 4,859 miles
  • 2020 – 4,349 miles
  • 2019 – 3,547 miles
  • 2015 – 3,055 miles
  • 2013 – 2,997 miles
  • 2012 – 2,881 miles
  • 2011 – 2,818 miles
  • 2010 – 2,754 miles
  • 2009 – 1,504 miles
  • 2008 – 497 miles
  • 2007 – 10,631 miles
  • 2006 – 9,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass14,933 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass14,933 miles (+2,763)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    14,933 miles
    Test number
    717620108271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass12,170 miles (+3,306)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    12,170 miles
    Test number
    993784975605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass8,864 miles (+1,581)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    8,864 miles
    Test number
    849561581924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass7,283 miles (+1,390)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    7,283 miles
    Test number
    822270560909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass5,893 miles (+1,034)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    5,893 miles
    Test number
    614114562549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass4,859 miles (+510)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    4,859 miles
    Test number
    124624459241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass4,349 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    4,349 miles
    Test number
    689356341937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail4,349 miles (+802)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,349 miles
    Test number
    269044355471
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass3,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    3,547 miles
    Test number
    263673651760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail3,547 miles (+492)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,547 miles
    Test number
    599427704740
    • Repaired at testRear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Pass3,055 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    3,055 miles
    Test number
    839575195143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass2,997 miles (+116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    2,997 miles
    Test number
    678554933152
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  13. Pass2,881 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    2,881 miles
    Test number
    885417632174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass2,818 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    2,818 miles
    Test number
    379836981152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass2,754 miles (+1,250)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    2,754 miles
    Test number
    291175070187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass1,504 miles (+1,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    1,504 miles
    Test number
    500107729126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
  17. Pass497 miles (-10,134)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    497 miles
    Test number
    993549858189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,631 miles (+1,214)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    10,631 miles
    Test number
    222946457485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    9,417 miles
    Test number
    700467246198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R482 LUT

Does R482 LUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R482 LUT is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R482 LUT?
The MOT on R482 LUT is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R482 LUT done?
R482 LUT was recorded at 14,933 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 274 miles a year.
Has R482 LUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R482 LUT has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on R482 LUT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jun 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R482 LUT find?
R482 LUT passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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