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R885 WHJ

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,085 mi
Last recorded15,085 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 WHJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 15,085 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 14,846 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 14,519 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 14,152 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 13,702 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 13,016 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 13,016 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 11,403 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 10,208 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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R885 WHJ is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R885 WHJ, 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 R885 WHJ registered?

R885 WHJ is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R885 WHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R885 WHJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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