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R852 YDA

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

13,907 mi
Last recorded13,907 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 YDA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 13,907 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 13,397 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 13,062 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 12,824 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 12,733 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 12,565 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 12,158 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 11,833 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 11,228 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 10,689 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 9,193 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 9,193 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 8,745 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 8,365 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 7,921 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 7,632 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 7,632 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 May 2007 7,360 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 7,168 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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R852 YDA is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R852 YDA, 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 R852 YDA registered?

R852 YDA is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R852 YDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R852 YDA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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