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R67 VRH

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,405 mi
Last recorded29,405 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR67 VRH
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 29,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread Depth 1.11mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 29,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread Depth 1.11mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 28,082 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 26,951 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 26,650 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 26,154 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 25,605 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 25,276 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 25,276 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 6 Sep 2017 52,576 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 52,576 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 24,599 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 23,760 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 22,883 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 22,507 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 20,448 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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R67 VRH is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R67 VRH, 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 R67 VRH registered?

R67 VRH is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R67 VRH safe to buy?

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