MOT Status
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60,574 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
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R78 KGK is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.
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 R78 KGK, 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 R78 KGK registered?
R78 KGK is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 December 1997.
Is R78 KGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R78 KGK shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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