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M77 PDJ

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,016 mi
Last recorded14,016 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM77 PDJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 14,016 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 13,598 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 13,113 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 12,571 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 12,304 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 11,119 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 11,119 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 9,728 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 9,728 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 8,644 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 7,581 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 6,461 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 5,761 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 5,754 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))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 4,590 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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M77 PDJ is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M77 PDJ, 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 M77 PDJ registered?

M77 PDJ is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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