MOT Status
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32,096 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
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P282 VGN is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 P282 VGN, 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 P282 VGN registered?
P282 VGN is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 23 April 1997.
Is P282 VGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for P282 VGN shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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