MOT Status
ValidMileage
21,939 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
number plate light not working ( new bulb )
number plate light not working ( new bulb )
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
number plate light not working ?
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
noisey pipes fitted
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P257 POW is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 P257 POW, 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 P257 POW registered?
P257 POW is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P257 POW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P257 POW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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