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P39 FJO

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

14,435 mi
Last recorded14,435 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP39 FJO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 14,435 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2025 14,435 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 12,968 miles

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

Rear tyre 18 years old

Fail 6 Jun 2024 12,968 miles

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

Rear tyre 18 years old

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 12,950 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 12,945 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 12,942 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 12,942 miles

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 12,036 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 12,036 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 12,782 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 12,782 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 12,540 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 12,045 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 11,667 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 11,308 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 11,308 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 10,693 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 10,693 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 9,180 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 9,180 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2005 5,288 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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P39 FJO is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P39 FJO, 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 P39 FJO registered?

P39 FJO is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P39 FJO safe to buy?

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