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R35 XAV

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

18,792 mi
Last recorded18,792 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 XAV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 18,792 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 18,684 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 18,422 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 17,911 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 17,780 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 16,612 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 16,195 miles
Pass 8 May 2016 15,560 miles
Pass 31 May 2015 15,557 miles
Fail 31 May 2015 15,557 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2014 15,520 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 15,513 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 15,474 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 15,202 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 14,867 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 14,735 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 11,901 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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R35 XAV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R35 XAV, 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 R35 XAV registered?

R35 XAV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R35 XAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R35 XAV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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