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R545 AKN

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

3,286 mi
Last recorded3,286 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 AKN
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 3,286 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 2,803 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 1,937 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 947 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 22,386 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 22,091 miles

Front tyre has irregular wear

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

Pass 26 May 2017 22,076 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 20,686 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 20,322 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 19,755 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 19,734 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 19,551 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 19,252 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 18,466 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 17,601 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 17,601 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Apr 2008 11,822 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 7,271 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 4,723 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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R545 AKN is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R545 AKN, 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 R545 AKN registered?

R545 AKN is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 18 October 1997.

Is R545 AKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R545 AKN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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