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P111 GNR

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,591 mi
Last recorded14,591 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 GNR
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 14,591 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 14,282 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 14,282 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2023 13,847 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 13,678 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 12,867 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 11,992 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 11,195 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 11,179 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 10,480 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 10,026 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2016 9,858 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 9,858 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 9,158 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 8,947 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 7,743 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 6,271 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 4,634 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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P111 GNR is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P111 GNR, 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 P111 GNR registered?

P111 GNR is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P111 GNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P111 GNR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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