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P754 WGJ

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,015 mi
Last recorded23,015 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP754 WGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 23,015 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 20,702 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 20,702 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 18,516 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 18,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 16,741 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 17,893 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 17,695 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 17,555 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 17,403 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,113 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 16,685 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 16,647 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 16,240 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 15,514 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 14,398 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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P754 WGJ is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P754 WGJ, 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 P754 WGJ registered?

P754 WGJ is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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