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P111 OSY

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

15,222 mi
Last recorded15,222 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 OSY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 15,222 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 14,904 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 14,528 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 13,680 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 12,381 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 11,858 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 11,025 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 10,066 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 9,712 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 9,213 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 8,279 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 7,699 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 6,506 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 6,506 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 6,395 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 5,543 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 4,387 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 4,240 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 3,490 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 OSY is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OSY, 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 OSY registered?

P111 OSY is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P111 OSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P111 OSY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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