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R302 EGK

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,565 mi
Last recorded25,565 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 EGK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 25,565 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 25,448 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 25,302 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 25,038 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 24,913 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 24,707 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 24,561 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 27 May 2016 24,544 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 239,811 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 23,285 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 22,363 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 21,459 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 20,039 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 20,039 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 19,458 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 19,030 miles

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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R302 EGK is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R302 EGK, 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 R302 EGK registered?

R302 EGK is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 6 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R302 EGK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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