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R123 JGC

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,978 mi
Last recorded22,978 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 JGC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2021 22,978 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 22,791 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 22,722 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 22,010 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 20,571 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 20,228 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 19,116 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 17,911 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 16,484 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 15,182 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 14,171 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 12,781 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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R123 JGC is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R123 JGC, 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 R123 JGC registered?

R123 JGC is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R123 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 JGC shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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