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R900 THB

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,471 mi
Last recorded26,471 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR900 THB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 26,471 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 26,158 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 25,818 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 25,504 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 25,110 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 24,576 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 May 2020 24,576 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 24,357 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 23,777 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 23,777 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 21,929 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 20,637 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 20,637 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 19,754 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 18,476 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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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R900 THB is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R900 THB, 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 R900 THB registered?

R900 THB is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R900 THB safe to buy?

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