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P107 VHT

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,402 mi
Last recorded16,402 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 VHT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 16,402 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 15,987 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 15,008 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 14,867 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 14,866 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 14,023 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 13,518 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 13,518 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 12,688 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 12,688 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 11,602 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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P107 VHT is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P107 VHT, 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 P107 VHT registered?

P107 VHT is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P107 VHT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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