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P496 MKE

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

85,294 mi
Last recorded85,294 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP496 MKE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 85,294 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 82,661 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 78,970 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 76,317 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 73,953 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 70,885 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 68,029 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 65,977 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 63,373 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 60,588 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 57,886 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 57,874 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 May 2015 55,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 63,497 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 49,640 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 49,605 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 46,760 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,658 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 39,813 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 35,899 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 31,631 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 28,038 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 23,797 miles

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

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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P496 MKE is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P496 MKE, 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 P496 MKE registered?

P496 MKE is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P496 MKE safe to buy?

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