MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,217 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating lever comes back to the grip on first pull (1.1.10 (b) (i))
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Number plate light not working
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
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R172 YRT is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R172 YRT, 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 R172 YRT registered?
R172 YRT is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 November 1997.
Is R172 YRT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R172 YRT shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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