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R764 AFL

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,661 mi
Last recorded23,661 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR764 AFL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 23,661 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 23,661 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 22,875 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 22,857 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 21,982 miles

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 21,982 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 21,014 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 20,637 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 19,932 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 16,796 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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R764 AFL is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R764 AFL, 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 R764 AFL registered?

R764 AFL is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R764 AFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R764 AFL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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