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R397 XEV

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

28,894 mi
Last recorded28,894 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 XEV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 28,894 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 28,173 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 28,159 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2024 25,823 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 24,237 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 21,560 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 19,899 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 18,376 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 16,975 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 16,579 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 16,564 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 16,499 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 16,464 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 15,963 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 15,911 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 15,777 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 15,682 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 15,373 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 15,188 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 15,020 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 14,320 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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R397 XEV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R397 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 R397 XEV registered?

R397 XEV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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