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P284 VUB

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

13,728 mi
Last recorded13,728 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP284 VUB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 13,728 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 13,311 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 13,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2023 13,242 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2023 13,242 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 13,094 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 12,789 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 12,137 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 11,990 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 11,984 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 11,956 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 11,956 miles

Front Engine mounting/bracket bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 11,950 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 11,899 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 11,895 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2015 11,895 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 11,810 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 11,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Sep 2013 11,604 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 11,604 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 11,604 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 11,564 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 11,564 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 11,091 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 10,544 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 10,065 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 10,065 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 9,523 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 9,203 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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P284 VUB is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 P284 VUB, 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 P284 VUB registered?

P284 VUB is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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