MOT Status
ValidMileage
30,308 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R72 DKX is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R72 DKX, 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 R72 DKX registered?
R72 DKX is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R72 DKX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R72 DKX shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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