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P354 EOD

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

32,423 mi
Last recorded32,423 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP354 EOD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 32,423 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 32,208 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 31,975 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 31,975 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 31,764 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 31,338 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2022 31,338 miles

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

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2021 30,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 29,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 27,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 27,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 25,037 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 25,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 24,348 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 23,653 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 22,613 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 21,875 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 19,677 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 18,385 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 16,737 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 16,737 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2008 14,364 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 13,356 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 13,309 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 24 May 2006 13,281 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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P354 EOD is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P354 EOD, 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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P354 EOD is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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