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P715 WNW

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

15,027 mi
Last recorded15,027 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP715 WNW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 15,027 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 15,021 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 14,943 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 14,812 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 14,802 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 14,496 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 14,276 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 14,276 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 14,150 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 13,466 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 12,747 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 11,809 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 9,972 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 9,929 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 9,920 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 9,768 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 8,895 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 7,253 miles

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

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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P715 WNW is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P715 WNW, 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 P715 WNW registered?

P715 WNW is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P715 WNW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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