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R915 VOD

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,569 mi
Last recorded13,569 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 VOD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2026 13,569 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 13,019 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 12,353 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 11,369 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 10,309 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 9,654 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2020 9,048 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 8,786 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 8,105 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 7,153 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 5,837 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 3,647 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 3,444 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 2,797 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 2,756 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 VOD is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R915 VOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R915 VOD registered?

R915 VOD is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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