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Triumph Thunderbird

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 885 cc

R989 KUTMOT history

R989 KUT is a black petrol Triumph Thunderbird first used on 1 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 May 2024 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 40,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 May 2024
Mileage
40,349 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2023
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R989 KUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Triumph
Model
Thunderbird
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
885 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 May 2024
Latest MOT test
18 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R989 KUT was last recorded at 40,349 miles on 18 May 2023, 863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,486 miles · 5 Apr 2018
Between the last two tests
863 miles
Average per year
926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 40,349 miles
  • 2018 – 39,486 miles
  • 2016 – 37,473 miles
  • 2015 – 36,354 miles
  • 2013 – 36,059 miles
  • 2012 – 33,084 miles
  • 2011 – 33,030 miles
  • 2010 – 32,317 miles
  • 2009 – 31,593 miles
  • 2008 – 29,150 miles
  • 2006 – 24,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,349 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,349 miles (+863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    40,349 miles
    Test number
    582229178110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Pass39,486 miles (+2,013)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    39,486 miles
    Test number
    684143074645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass37,473 miles (+1,119)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    37,473 miles
    Test number
    435397154395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,354 miles (+295)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    36,354 miles
    Test number
    846187505125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,059 miles (+2,975)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    36,059 miles
    Test number
    348579913351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail33,084 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,084 miles
    Test number
    228122922266
    • Repaired at testFront Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
  7. Pass33,084 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    33,084 miles
    Test number
    365822522276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail33,030 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,030 miles
    Test number
    478130581100
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
  9. Pass33,030 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    33,030 miles
    Test number
    555940281106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,317 miles (+724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    32,317 miles
    Test number
    812697700116
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
  11. Pass31,593 miles (+2,443)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,593 miles
    Test number
    954234889008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,150 miles (+4,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,150 miles
    Test number
    320158718023
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  13. Pass24,879 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    24,879 miles
    Test number
    743307546238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail24,878 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,878 miles
    Test number
    380682346264
    • FailureRear Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Questions about R989 KUT

Does R989 KUT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R989 KUT expired on 17 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R989 KUT?
The MOT on R989 KUT expired on 17 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R989 KUT done?
R989 KUT was recorded at 40,349 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2023, an average of 926 miles a year.
Has R989 KUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R989 KUT has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2012.
Has the mileage on R989 KUT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R989 KUT find?
R989 KUT passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2023 with 1 advisory: front brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort.

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