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P706 NLB

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

3,342 mi
Last recorded3,342 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP706 NLB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 3,342 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 3,331 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 3,296 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 3,289 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 3,287 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 3,139 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 2,985 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 2,860 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 2,708 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 2,682 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 2,608 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 2,597 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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P706 NLB is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 P706 NLB, 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 P706 NLB registered?

P706 NLB is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P706 NLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P706 NLB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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