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R468 CEU

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,536 mi
Last recorded18,536 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR468 CEU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 18,536 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 18,296 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 17,908 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 17,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 16,912 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 16,775 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 16,775 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 16,464 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 16,005 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 14,954 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 14,823 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 14,763 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 14,404 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 14,109 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 13,811 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 13,811 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 12,437 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 12,437 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 10,773 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 10,773 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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R468 CEU is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R468 CEU, 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 R468 CEU registered?

R468 CEU is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R468 CEU safe to buy?

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