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R915 DUB

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

44,544 mi
Last recorded44,544 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 DUB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 44,544 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 44,166 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 43,499 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 43,499 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 43,094 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 40,734 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 37,704 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 35,183 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 35,139 miles

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2012 32,408 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 26,432 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 23,814 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 19,819 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 18,874 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 13,601 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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R915 DUB is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 15,292 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R915 DUB, 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 R915 DUB registered?

R915 DUB is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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