MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,126 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear number plate cracked
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
rear number plate cracked
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front tyre unevenly worn
rear tyre unevenly worn
front tyre perished
rear tyre unevenly worn
slight bind to front brake
slight bind to rear brake
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
rear tyre unevenly worn
slight binding to rear brake
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
rear tyre unevenly worn
slight binding to rear brake
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
front tyre uneven wear
rear pads wearing tapered
rear tyre on legal limit
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R297 BOC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1998 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 15,472 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 R297 BOC, 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 28 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R297 BOC registered?
R297 BOC is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 June 1998.
Is R297 BOC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R297 BOC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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