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P488 TKH

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,142 mi
Last recorded12,142 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 TKH
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 12,142 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 11,119 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 11,119 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 10,949 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 10,897 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 10,892 miles

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

Number Plate lamp Inop

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 10,791 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 10,431 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 9,653 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 9,621 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 5,617 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 5,067 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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P488 TKH is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P488 TKH, 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 TKH registered?

P488 TKH is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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