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P322 CRN

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Grey Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,320 mi
Last recorded46,320 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP322 CRN
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 46,320 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 45,897 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 44,807 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 44,807 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 44,702 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 44,680 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 44,680 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 44,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2016 44,039 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 41,459 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 39,148 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 39,143 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 39,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 39,012 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 38,994 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 38,688 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 9,151 miles

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

front flex holder loose

Pass 14 Oct 2008 5,247 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 4,521 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 4,520 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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P322 CRN is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Grey with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P322 CRN, 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 P322 CRN registered?

P322 CRN is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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