MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,662 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front brake lever has little reserve travel
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front brake lever has little reserve travel
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Brake feels slightly spongey.
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
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R297 XFL is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R297 XFL, 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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R297 XFL is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 14 August 1997.
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