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P205 VTC

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,819 mi
Last recorded6,819 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 VTC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2024 6,819 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 6,812 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 6,800 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 6,797 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 6,793 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 6,785 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 6,703 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 6,569 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 6,107 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 5,998 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 5,705 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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P205 VTC is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 P205 VTC, 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 P205 VTC registered?

P205 VTC is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 April 1997.

Is P205 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P205 VTC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P205 VTC have outstanding finance?

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