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R527 TBW

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,794 mi
Last recorded38,794 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 TBW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2025 38,794 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 37,568 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 36,686 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 35,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 34,042 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 32,229 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 31,160 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 30,245 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 27,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 25,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 24,876 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 23,763 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 21,822 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 16,320 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 13,158 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 8,544 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 5,475 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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R527 TBW is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R527 TBW, 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 R527 TBW registered?

R527 TBW is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R527 TBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R527 TBW shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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