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R948 KRY

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

11,725 mi
Last recorded11,725 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 KRY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 11,725 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 10,214 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 9,816 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 9,383 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 8,622 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 7,985 miles

number plate light not working/ broken.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 7,326 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 6,658 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))

Pass 14 Feb 2008 6,226 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 6,226 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 5,653 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 4,956 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 4,956 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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R948 KRY is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R948 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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R948 KRY is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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