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R990 WFL

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,652 mi
Last recorded13,652 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 WFL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 13,652 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 12,349 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 11,292 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 10,812 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 10,306 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 9,746 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 8,106 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 7,210 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 6,108 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 5,630 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 4,104 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 4,056 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 4,015 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 39,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 3,357 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 2,766 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 2,240 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 1,534 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 868 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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R990 WFL is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R990 WFL, 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 R990 WFL registered?

R990 WFL is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R990 WFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R990 WFL shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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