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P542 UHY

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,371 mi
Last recorded17,371 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP542 UHY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2019 17,371 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 17,123 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 17,120 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 17,094 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 17,078 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 16,911 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 16,771 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 16,373 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 15,917 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 15,623 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 15,129 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 14,514 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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P542 UHY 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 100%.

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 P542 UHY, 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 P542 UHY registered?

P542 UHY is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P542 UHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P542 UHY shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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