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P406 DUD

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,365 mi
Last recorded35,365 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 DUD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 35,365 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 34,841 miles

Front tyre old and in poor condition

Fail 22 Nov 2023 34,835 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyre old and in poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2022 34,793 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 34,757 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 34,649 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 34,484 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 34,356 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 34,177 miles

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

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

Slight cracking to Rear tyre sidewall

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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P406 DUD is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P406 DUD, 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 P406 DUD registered?

P406 DUD is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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