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R389 UJC

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

21,787 mi
Last recorded21,787 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 UJC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 21,787 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 21,540 miles

50 % of rear light inop

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 20,958 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 20,696 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 20,645 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 20,322 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 19,694 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 19,687 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 18,925 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 18,696 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 18,638 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 18,632 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 17,501 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 15,770 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 15,317 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 14,159 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 13,530 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 11,933 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 11,421 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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R389 UJC is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R389 UJC, 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 R389 UJC registered?

R389 UJC is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R389 UJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R389 UJC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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