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P103 YGE

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

22,208 mi
Last recorded22,208 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 YGE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 22,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 21,923 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 21,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 21,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 21,615 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 21,415 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 21,415 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 21,043 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 20,198 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 19,566 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 19,270 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 18,881 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 18,646 miles

Number plate light not working.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 18,301 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 17,727 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 17,302 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 17,302 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Number plate light not working.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 16,641 miles

Number plate light not working.

Fail 8 Jun 2010 16,641 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

Number plate light not working.

Pass 13 May 2009 15,662 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 11,319 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 11,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 9,317 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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P103 YGE is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P103 YGE, 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 P103 YGE registered?

P103 YGE is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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The MOT history for P103 YGE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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