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R95 EGJ

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,842 mi
Last recorded35,842 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR95 EGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 35,842 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 34,933 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 33,530 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 33,480 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2023 30,874 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 30,874 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 27,857 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 25,299 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 25,299 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 20 Dec 2019 23,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 21,570 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 20,035 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 18,245 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 16,340 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 14,005 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 13,991 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 May 2013 11,785 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 10,597 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 9,444 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 May 2010 8,340 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 7,816 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 7,119 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 6,967 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 6,504 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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R95 EGJ is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R95 EGJ, 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 R95 EGJ registered?

R95 EGJ is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is R95 EGJ safe to buy?

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