MOT Status
ValidMileage
22,305 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Cracks in tyre tread
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Left and Right (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear tyre has signs of heavy rubber degredation
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R466 AUA is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R466 AUA, 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 R466 AUA registered?
R466 AUA is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R466 AUA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R466 AUA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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