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R846 ONP

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

43,371 mi
Last recorded43,371 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 ONP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 43,371 miles

horn sound deteriorating

Pass 8 May 2025 40,107 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 39,589 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 37,065 miles

horn sound deteriorating

long travel on front brake lever

Fail 8 Feb 2023 37,064 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

horn sound deteriorating

long travel on front brake lever

Pass 10 Sep 2021 32,132 miles

front tyre worn low and uneven

horn sound deteriorating

long travel on front brake lever

rear tyre worn low and uneven

Pass 8 Sep 2020 31,474 miles

front tyre worn low and uneven

horn sound deteriorating

long travel on front brake lever

Pass 17 Jun 2019 28,439 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 26,085 miles

HORN NOISE DETERIORATING

Pass 4 Mar 2017 23,079 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 20,285 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 17,006 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 14,361 miles

Number plate illumination light not working

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 10,726 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 8,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 7,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 5,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 4,352 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 3,472 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 2,321 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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R846 ONP is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R846 ONP, 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 R846 ONP registered?

R846 ONP is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R846 ONP safe to buy?

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