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P709 DCN

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,072 mi
Last recorded30,072 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP709 DCN
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 30,072 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 27,859 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 26,791 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 25,958 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 25,170 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 24,121 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 22,934 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 21,570 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 20,315 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 20,315 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Jul 2016 18,331 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 16,785 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 16,785 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 14,768 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 12,296 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 11,058 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 9,925 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 9,775 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 9,775 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 9,317 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 8,613 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 8,179 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 7,760 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 7,130 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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P709 DCN is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P709 DCN, 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 P709 DCN registered?

P709 DCN is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P709 DCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P709 DCN shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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