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R548 NUD

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 886cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR548 NUD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine886cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025

Daytime running only

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024

day time running only

Fail 7 Jun 2024

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

day time running only

Pass 16 May 2023
Pass 25 May 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2022

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2019

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 59,899 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 59,899 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 59,899 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 59,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,537 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 47,786 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 43,514 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 37,473 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 31,267 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 30,097 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 29,445 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 28,332 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 25,630 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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R548 NUD is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 886cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R548 NUD, 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 R548 NUD registered?

R548 NUD is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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