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R536 NUF

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

46,892 mi
Last recorded46,892 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR536 NUF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 46,892 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

tyres worn

Pass 21 Aug 2017 44,714 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 41,742 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 39,577 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 38,450 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 34,880 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 30,110 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 23,319 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 20,424 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear tyre condition

Pass 5 Jun 2010 16,558 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 11,595 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 7,049 miles

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

offside rear wheel adjuster bolt loose

Fail 5 Jun 2008 6,896 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

offside rear wheel adjuster bolt loose

Pass 5 Jun 2007 345 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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R536 NUF is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R536 NUF, 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 R536 NUF registered?

R536 NUF is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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