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Triumph Thunderbird

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 885 cc

R389 UJCMOT history

R389 UJC is a red petrol Triumph Thunderbird first used on 26 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 21,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2026
Mileage
21,787 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2025
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R389 UJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Triumph
Model
Thunderbird
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
885 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
26 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R389 UJC was last recorded at 21,787 miles on 17 Mar 2025, 247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
21,540 miles · 3 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
247 miles
Average per year
549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 21,787 miles
  • 2024 – 21,540 miles
  • 2023 – 20,958 miles
  • 2022 – 20,696 miles
  • 2021 – 20,645 miles
  • 2020 – 20,322 miles
  • 2019 – 19,694 miles
  • 2018 – 18,925 miles
  • 2016 – 18,696 miles
  • 2014 – 18,638 miles
  • 2013 – 18,632 miles
  • 2012 – 17,501 miles
  • 2011 – 15,770 miles
  • 2010 – 15,317 miles
  • 2009 – 14,159 miles
  • 2008 – 13,530 miles
  • 2007 – 11,933 miles
  • 2006 – 11,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,787 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,787 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    21,787 miles
    Test number
    649618063878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass21,540 miles (+582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    21,540 miles
    Test number
    532756841928
    • Advisory50 % of rear light inop
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
  3. Pass20,958 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    20,958 miles
    Test number
    636556504970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass20,696 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    20,696 miles
    Test number
    575422421433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass20,645 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    20,645 miles
    Test number
    691699010937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass20,322 miles (+628)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    20,322 miles
    Test number
    669913656050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass19,694 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    19,694 miles
    Test number
    758056211681
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail19,687 miles (+762)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,687 miles
    Test number
    284508915343
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MinorFront Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass18,925 miles (+229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    18,925 miles
    Test number
    233004678759
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  10. Pass18,696 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    18,696 miles
    Test number
    964766154765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,638 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    18,638 miles
    Test number
    138408384164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,632 miles (+1,131)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    18,632 miles
    Test number
    346963663226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,501 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    17,501 miles
    Test number
    388738172193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,770 miles (+453)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    15,770 miles
    Test number
    425359231189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,317 miles (+1,158)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    15,317 miles
    Test number
    812605250162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,159 miles (+629)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    14,159 miles
    Test number
    482488439194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,530 miles (+1,597)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    13,530 miles
    Test number
    452055958179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,933 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    11,933 miles
    Test number
    371913247157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    11,421 miles
    Test number
    420065626179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R389 UJC

Does R389 UJC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R389 UJC expired on 2 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R389 UJC?
The MOT on R389 UJC expired on 2 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R389 UJC done?
R389 UJC was recorded at 21,787 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2025, an average of 549 miles a year.
Has R389 UJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R389 UJC has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on R389 UJC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R389 UJC find?
R389 UJC passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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