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R393 XEV

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,172 mi
Last recorded27,172 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 XEV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 27,172 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 26,756 miles

Offside Front BRAKE LEVER BENT

Fail 7 Aug 2024 26,745 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front BRAKE LEVER BENT

Pass 9 Aug 2023 26,061 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 25,367 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 24,736 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2020 24,127 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 22,999 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 19,742 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 16,726 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 12,896 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 10,532 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 8,336 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 8,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 6,126 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 4,570 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 3,236 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 2,690 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 2,690 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 1,496 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 1,496 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 44 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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R393 XEV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R393 XEV, 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 R393 XEV registered?

R393 XEV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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