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H14 DCP

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,885 mi
Last recorded3,885 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 DCP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 3,885 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 3,871 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 3,594 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 3,581 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 3,443 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 2,548 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 2,215 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 2,208 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 2,208 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 2,159 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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H14 DCP is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H14 DCP, 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 H14 DCP registered?

H14 DCP is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is H14 DCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H14 DCP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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