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R345 XHY

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

32,038 mi
Last recorded32,038 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 XHY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 32,038 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 31,323 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 30,648 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 29,277 miles

No.plate light not working.

Pass 11 May 2011 27,232 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 27,232 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 25,516 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 23,881 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 21,911 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 19,943 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 18,148 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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R345 XHY is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R345 XHY, 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 R345 XHY registered?

R345 XHY is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R345 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R345 XHY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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