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BUG 1B

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

6,131 mi
Last recorded6,131 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUG 1B
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 6,131 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 6,125 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 6,071 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 5,897 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 5,514 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 5,506 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 5,383 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 5,227 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 5,091 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 4,836 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 4,661 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 4,407 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 4,407 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 4,017 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 3,658 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 3,387 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 2,904 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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BUG 1B is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 15,292 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 BUG 1B, 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 29 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BUG 1B registered?

BUG 1B is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is BUG 1B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUG 1B shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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