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P663 PBP

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,143 mi
Last recorded52,143 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP663 PBP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 52,143 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 50,037 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 46,756 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 46,756 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 42,587 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 40,364 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 37,657 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 37,657 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 36,234 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 35,699 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 35,697 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 35,380 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 35,380 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 35,270 miles

headlamp connections poor

Pass 10 Aug 2012 35,077 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 35,000 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 34,781 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 34,567 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 33,828 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 33,484 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 31,183 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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P663 PBP is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P663 PBP, 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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P663 PBP is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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