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R413 MFV

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

43,445 mi
Last recorded43,445 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 MFV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 43,445 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 43,199 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 42,851 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 42,521 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 42,200 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 41,396 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 41,396 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 40,423 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 39,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 1mm (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 20 May 2016 37,222 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 32,178 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 32,178 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Jun 2014 29,824 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 29,824 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 28,695 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 28,695 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 27,385 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 25,977 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 24,112 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 23,040 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 23,040 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,657 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 18,756 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 17,981 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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R413 MFV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 R413 MFV, 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 R413 MFV registered?

R413 MFV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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