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R433 EGK

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,025 mi
Last recorded15,025 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 EGK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 15,025 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 14,496 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 14,496 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 13,936 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 13,508 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 13,176 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 11,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 11,067 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 10,759 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 10,593 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 10,359 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 9,632 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 9,149 miles
Pass 1 May 2009
Fail 1 May 2009 9,090 miles

Front Lower Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 8,448 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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R433 EGK is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R433 EGK, 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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R433 EGK is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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