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P698 KUD

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,218 mi
Last recorded8,218 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 KUD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 8,218 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 7,619 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slight cracking sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 6,660 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 6,048 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 6,042 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 5,934 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 5,612 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 5,587 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 4,951 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 4,331 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 4,293 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 4,258 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 3,729 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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P698 KUD is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 P698 KUD, 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 P698 KUD registered?

P698 KUD is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 22 March 1997.

Is P698 KUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P698 KUD shows 13 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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