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L211 BEL

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,902 mi
Last recorded92,902 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL211 BEL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 92,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 91,980 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 91,980 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 90,515 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 88,343 miles

horn sound weak

Pass 14 Jul 2021 86,002 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 86,002 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 82,962 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 82,962 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 80,471 miles

horn audibility poor

Pass 10 Aug 2018 77,591 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 77,591 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2016 73,679 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low to 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

rear brake slightly binding

Fail 16 Jun 2015 71,055 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 71,055 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 68,500 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Jul 2013 67,937 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 64,929 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 63,194 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 61,065 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 55,894 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,077 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 46,020 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 39,919 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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L211 BEL is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 L211 BEL, 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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L211 BEL is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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