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R950 MOU

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

27,809 mi
Last recorded27,809 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR950 MOU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 27,809 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 26,161 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 23,904 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 23,357 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 22,882 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 22,352 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 17,657 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 16,886 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2013 16,284 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 15,721 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 15,714 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 14,307 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 12,111 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 8,002 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2008 6,204 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 6,009 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 5,592 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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R950 MOU is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R950 MOU, 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 R950 MOU registered?

R950 MOU is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R950 MOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R950 MOU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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