MOT Status
ValidMileage
39,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute All indicators (4.4.4 (a))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Rear tyre perished
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Nearside Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R798 VDV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon 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 R798 VDV, 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 R798 VDV registered?
R798 VDV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 September 1997.
Is R798 VDV safe to buy?
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