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R550 LRY

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

White Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,733 mi
Last recorded9,733 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 LRY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 9,733 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 9,699 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 9,568 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 9,547 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 9,441 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 9,202 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 9,161 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 9,161 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 8,861 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 8,861 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 8,817 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 8,796 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 8,796 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 8,731 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 8,677 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 8,626 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 8,621 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2011 8,502 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 8,001 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 7,019 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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R550 LRY is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in White with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R550 LRY, 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 R550 LRY registered?

R550 LRY is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R550 LRY safe to buy?

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