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P130 XTL

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,860 mi
Last recorded3,860 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 XTL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 3,860 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 3,607 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 3,563 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 3,517 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 3,416 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 3,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 3,246 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 3,226 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 3,178 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 3,042 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 3,006 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 2,879 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 2,620 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 2,396 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 2,282 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 2,193 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 1,973 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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P130 XTL is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P130 XTL, 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 P130 XTL registered?

P130 XTL is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P130 XTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P130 XTL shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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