MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,775 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy silencers (8.1.1 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
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R489 LFV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 R489 LFV, 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 R489 LFV registered?
R489 LFV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 November 1997.
Is R489 LFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R489 LFV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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