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R677 CAC

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

39,170 mi
Last recorded39,170 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR677 CAC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 39,170 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 38,429 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 37,914 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 36,178 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 33,299 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 31,164 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 29,710 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 28,118 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 25,792 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 25,150 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 23,800 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 23,800 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 May 2014 21,472 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 18,879 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 17,876 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 15,865 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 14,979 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 13,418 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 11,935 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 8,499 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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R677 CAC 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 95%.

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 R677 CAC, 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 R677 CAC registered?

R677 CAC is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R677 CAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R677 CAC shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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