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R984 DUA

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

4,215 mi
Last recorded4,215 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR984 DUA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 4,215 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 4,215 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 4,187 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 3,965 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 3,714 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 3,237 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 3,237 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

number plate light not working

Pass 16 Apr 2013 2,921 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 2,447 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 2,403 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 2,374 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 2,301 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 2,263 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 2,137 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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R984 DUA is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R984 DUA, 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 R984 DUA registered?

R984 DUA is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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