MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,446 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Centre Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
number plate light not working.
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
number plate light not working.
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R286 BBM is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R286 BBM, 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 R286 BBM registered?
R286 BBM is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 23 August 1997.
Is R286 BBM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R286 BBM shows 15 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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