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R284 PGC

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

34,803 mi
Last recorded34,803 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 PGC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 34,803 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 34,528 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 34,315 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 34,029 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 33,695 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 33,383 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 33,033 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 32,546 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 31,741 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 31,159 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 30,499 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 29,486 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 27,833 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,891 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 25,363 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 24,234 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 23,279 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 20,537 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 19,224 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 17,385 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 17,385 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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R284 PGC is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R284 PGC, 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 R284 PGC registered?

R284 PGC is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 29 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R284 PGC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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