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R32 EGY

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

19,946 mi
Last recorded19,946 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 EGY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 19,946 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 18,871 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 17,790 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 17,790 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 17,789 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 17,600 miles

***sidecar weight 68KG***

Pass 20 Aug 2018 16,176 miles

front tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2017 14,654 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 13,128 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 12,565 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 11,431 miles

front brake pipe outer cover split

Pass 7 Aug 2013 9,455 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 9,000 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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R32 EGY is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 R32 EGY, 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 R32 EGY registered?

R32 EGY is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is R32 EGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R32 EGY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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