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R130 MAF

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

22,922 mi
Last recorded22,922 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 MAF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 22,922 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 22,922 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 22,076 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 21,755 miles

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

Central Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 21,699 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 21,699 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 21,375 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 20,990 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 20,517 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 19,782 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 19,286 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 18,636 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 17,879 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 16,894 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 15,905 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 15,905 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2007 14,430 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 14,430 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2006 9,845 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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R130 MAF is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R130 MAF, 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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R130 MAF is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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