MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,865 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Inner Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Outer Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R260 OPE is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R260 OPE, 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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How do I check the history of R260 OPE?
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What year was R260 OPE registered?
R260 OPE is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R260 OPE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R260 OPE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R260 OPE have outstanding finance?
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