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F4 PMF

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,088 mi
Last recorded11,088 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 PMF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 11,088 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 11,033 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 10,908 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 10,459 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy

Pass 17 Jun 2017 10,276 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust noisey (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 10,146 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 10,132 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 May 2010 8,397 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 8,397 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2009 7,546 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 6,752 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 5,763 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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F4 PMF is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 F4 PMF, 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 F4 PMF registered?

F4 PMF is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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