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P290 XBO

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,625 mi
Last recorded29,625 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 XBO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine855cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 29,625 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 29,596 miles

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail link broken (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 26,696 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 26,696 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 26,573 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 24,109 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 20,492 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 17,158 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 15,728 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 15,722 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 14,826 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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P290 XBO is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P290 XBO, 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 P290 XBO registered?

P290 XBO is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P290 XBO safe to buy?

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