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R724 ESX

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,405 mi
Last recorded24,405 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 ESX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 24,405 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 24,405 miles

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

Stop lamp not working foot brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 22,824 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 19,954 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 19,944 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 17,340 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 16,375 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 15,915 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 15,264 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 14,964 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 14,586 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 13,891 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 13,381 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 13,028 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 12,519 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 11,721 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 11,675 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 11,604 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 11,513 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 11,513 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 11,436 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 11,436 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 11,148 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 10,835 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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R724 ESX is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R724 ESX, 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 R724 ESX registered?

R724 ESX is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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