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R176 BNS

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

56,803 mi
Last recorded56,803 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 BNS
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 56,803 miles

Front brake lever only has sufficient reserve travel on highest span setting

Headlamp light intensity reduced When horn pressed (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 56,803 miles

Front brake lever only has sufficient reserve travel on highest span setting

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp light intensity reduced When horn pressed (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 56,726 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake lever only has sufficient reserve travel on highest span setting

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Slight oil leak under engine

Fail 25 Jul 2024 56,726 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake lever only has sufficient reserve travel on highest span setting

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Slight oil leak under engine

Pass 19 Jul 2023 56,356 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 56,287 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 55,615 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 55,326 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 54,904 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 54,522 miles

nearside exhaust silencer bracket loose

Pass 4 Sep 2017 54,414 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 53,625 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 53,620 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 53,475 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 52,690 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 52,679 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 50,819 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 49,221 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 47,935 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 46,794 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 46,075 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 45,162 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 4,406 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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R176 BNS is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R176 BNS, 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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R176 BNS is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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