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R56 ACK

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,599 mi
Last recorded20,599 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 ACK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2025 20,599 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 20,512 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 20,448 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 20,361 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 20,004 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 19,430 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 19,412 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 19,064 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 16,945 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 15,185 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 12,698 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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R56 ACK is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R56 ACK, 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 R56 ACK registered?

R56 ACK is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R56 ACK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R56 ACK shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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