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R670 ULX

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

51,901 mi
Last recorded51,901 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR670 ULX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 51,901 miles

Bikes fine though Bry looks knackered.

Fail 12 May 2026 51,901 miles

Bikes fine though Bry looks knackered.

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working Front brake light switch wires disconnected. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 50,660 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy very slight (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 47,713 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 45,972 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 45,967 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 44,406 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 44,393 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 44,177 miles

Central Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 41,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 38,603 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 38,603 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 34,095 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 30,284 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 28,991 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 27,693 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 26,603 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 24,169 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 20,882 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 19,537 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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R670 ULX is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R670 ULX, 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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R670 ULX is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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