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R78 KGK

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

60,574 mi
Last recorded60,574 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 KGK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 60,574 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 58,627 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 54,080 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 50,893 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 48,834 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 47,965 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 47,722 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 46,773 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 46,295 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 41,554 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 39,238 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 37,129 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 36,108 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 35,475 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 34,787 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 34,038 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 33,073 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 30,184 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 26,772 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 26,601 miles

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2006 22,799 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 20,820 miles

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.

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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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.

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