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P498 LNE

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,048 mi
Last recorded10,048 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP498 LNE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 10,048 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 10,048 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 9,740 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 9,740 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2007 9,597 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 9,597 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 9,145 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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P498 LNE is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P498 LNE, 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 P498 LNE registered?

P498 LNE is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P498 LNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P498 LNE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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