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P681 NRK

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,778 mi
Last recorded36,778 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP681 NRK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 36,778 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 36,778 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Fail 24 May 2012 35,848 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 28,042 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 24,610 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 23,956 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 23,749 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 23,178 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 22,232 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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P681 NRK is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P681 NRK, 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 P681 NRK registered?

P681 NRK is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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