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R803 KFE

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Grey Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,608 mi
Last recorded18,608 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 KFE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 18,608 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Offside fork leg has very light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 18,325 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2019 18,189 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 18,135 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 18,135 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 16,822 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 24 Feb 2017 16,822 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 14,550 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 10,501 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 7,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2012 3,766 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 3,106 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 2,429 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 2,429 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 1,614 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 1,614 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

number plate light not working

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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R803 KFE is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Grey with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R803 KFE, 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 R803 KFE registered?

R803 KFE is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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