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R886 KRY

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,403 mi
Last recorded12,403 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 KRY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 12,403 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 12,325 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 11,619 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose HEAT SHIELD (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 11,594 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 11,591 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on number plate lamp (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

front wheel bearing not checked brake sticking

Pass 13 Dec 2011 11,163 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 11,163 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

FRONT N/S WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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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R886 KRY is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R886 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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R886 KRY is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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