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P698 VGP

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

11,460 mi
Last recorded11,460 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 VGP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 11,460 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 11,460 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 11,010 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 10,779 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 10,779 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 10,531 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 10,407 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 9,975 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 9,791 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 9,360 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 9,360 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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 VGP is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P698 VGP, 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 VGP registered?

P698 VGP is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P698 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P698 VGP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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