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P540 WDF

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

22,805 mi
Last recorded22,805 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 WDF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 22,805 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 21,984 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 21,422 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 21,185 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 21,184 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 21,184 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced nearside rear light not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 21,176 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 20,873 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 20,842 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 20,717 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 20,669 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear no.plate light not working.

Slight binding of rear brake.

Pass 9 May 2015 20,598 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 8 May 2015 20,598 miles

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 20,596 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 20,529 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 20,529 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 May 2009 20,059 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 20,058 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 16 May 2008 18,814 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 18,814 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 18,450 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 18,450 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 18,008 miles

Ball-end broken off front brake lever.

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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P540 WDF 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 69.6%.

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 P540 WDF, 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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P540 WDF is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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