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R882 KRY

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,812 mi
Last recorded27,812 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR882 KRY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 27,812 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 25,934 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 25,934 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 25,176 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 24,790 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 16,723 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 13,154 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 12,194 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 12,176 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 12,112 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 12,112 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 11,750 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 11,750 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 11,519 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 11,259 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 10,982 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 10,288 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 10,085 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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R882 KRY is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R882 KRY, 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 R882 KRY registered?

R882 KRY is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R882 KRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R882 KRY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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