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P237 GPD

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,799 mi
Last recorded20,799 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP237 GPD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 20,799 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 20,780 miles

Central Rear Lower Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 20,775 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 20,633 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 20,629 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 20,012 miles

Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2015 19,412 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2014 19,010 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 18,797 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2012 18,375 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2011 17,980 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 16,673 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 16,270 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 15,992 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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P237 GPD is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P237 GPD, 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 P237 GPD registered?

P237 GPD is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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