MOT Status
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18,861 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect fully adjusted and damping effect is acceptable (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R270 EDV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 R270 EDV, 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 R270 EDV registered?
R270 EDV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 December 1997.
Is R270 EDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R270 EDV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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