MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,142 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear tyre has cut in tread but not exposing ply/cord
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear tyre has cut in tread but not exposing ply/cord
Centre Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
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R970 JUG is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R970 JUG, 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 R970 JUG registered?
R970 JUG is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 18 December 1997.
Is R970 JUG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R970 JUG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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