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R609 VND

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

21,095 mi
Last recorded21,095 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR609 VND
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 21,095 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 21,087 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 21,080 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2019 21,072 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 20,588 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.39 (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2016 20,107 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 May 2015 19,944 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2015 19,928 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 18,236 miles

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

front tyre underinflated

Pass 10 Apr 2013 17,303 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 17,301 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

SPEEDO LAMP NOT ILLUMINATEING

Pass 9 Mar 2012 15,250 miles

NUMBER PLATE LAMP NOT WORKING

Fail 1 Mar 2012 15,248 miles

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

NUMBER PLATE LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 12 Jun 2010 13,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 18,042 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 18,042 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 11,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2008 11,583 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

FROUNT BRAKE BINDING

Pass 14 Apr 2007 10,067 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 10,058 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 9,657 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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R609 VND is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R609 VND, 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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R609 VND is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R609 VND shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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