MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,733 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
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
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of R550 LRY?
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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?
The MOT history for R550 LRY shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R550 LRY have outstanding finance?
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