MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,805 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
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R272 ADV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R272 ADV, 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 R272 ADV registered?
R272 ADV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 5 September 1997.
Is R272 ADV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R272 ADV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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