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P731 FDV

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,406 mi
Last recorded21,406 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP731 FDV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 21,406 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 21,288 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 21,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened uneven wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 21,126 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc has some wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 21,040 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 20,865 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 20,517 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 20,431 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 20,431 miles

Fuel system component leaking carb area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 20,385 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 20,385 miles

Direction indicators not working all indicators (1.5.1c)

Fuel system component leaking carbs (7.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 20,235 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn both (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 20,201 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 20,077 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 20,077 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 19,859 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 19,536 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 18,996 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 18,784 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 17,608 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 15,800 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

small cut in front tyre

Fail 7 Jul 2008 15,800 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

small cut in front tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2007 13,552 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 13,552 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 10,732 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 10,732 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 9,004 miles

hand brake spongey

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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P731 FDV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P731 FDV, 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 P731 FDV registered?

P731 FDV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 19 July 1997.

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