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R558 YLE

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

18,185 mi
Last recorded18,185 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 YLE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 18,185 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 17,817 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 17,582 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 17,582 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 16,942 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 15,735 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 15,735 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 14,818 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 13,760 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 12,634 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 11,956 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 11,372 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 10,525 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 9,610 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 8,843 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 8,776 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 8,776 miles

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

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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R558 YLE is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R558 YLE, 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 R558 YLE registered?

R558 YLE is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R558 YLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R558 YLE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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