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R970 JUG

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,142 mi
Last recorded18,142 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 JUG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 18,142 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 18,142 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 17,902 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 17,428 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 16,083 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 14,801 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 14,801 miles

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

rear tyre has cut in tread but not exposing ply/cord

Pass 28 Apr 2011 13,702 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 13,371 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 8,274 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 8,274 miles

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.

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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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.

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