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P488 KFC

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,356 mi
Last recorded43,356 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 KFC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 43,356 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 42,996 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 42,429 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 41,866 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front wheel slightly binding

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

Pass 30 May 2013 38,744 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 34,604 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 30,417 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 28,739 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 28,434 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 26,690 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 26,690 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 25,313 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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P488 KFC is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 P488 KFC, 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 P488 KFC registered?

P488 KFC is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P488 KFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P488 KFC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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