1997 Triumph Thunderbird 0.9L Petrol · R176 BNS
1997 Triumph Thunderbird (0.9L, petrol). First registered 15/08/1997. Recorded mileage 57,474 miles. MOT valid until 31/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,474 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 885cc
R176 BNS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 57,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R176 BNS Mileage History
- 25/07/202456,726 mi
- 25/07/202456,726 mi
- 03/07/202556,803 mi+77 mi
- 03/07/202556,803 mi
- 17/07/202657,474 mi+671 mi
Average of roughly 378 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R176 BNS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Triumph Thunderbird (R176 BNS) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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