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P679 DNT

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,815 mi
Last recorded23,815 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 DNT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 23,815 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 22,661 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 20,502 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 18,587 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 18,397 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 17,009 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 16,900 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 16,753 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 16,657 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 16,550 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,348 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 16,324 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 16,279 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 16,161 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 16,025 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 15,569 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,408 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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P679 DNT is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 P679 DNT, 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 P679 DNT registered?

P679 DNT is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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