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P763 YFV

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

29,675 mi
Last recorded29,675 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP763 YFV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 29,675 miles

Offside headlamp support loose

Fail 30 May 2026 29,675 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside headlamp support loose

Pass 18 May 2024 29,003 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 28,509 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 27,531 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 26,984 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 26,827 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 26,557 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 26,544 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 26,258 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 25,170 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 23,608 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 22,470 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 22,424 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 21,147 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 18,672 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 10,574 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 10,264 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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P763 YFV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Green 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 P763 YFV, 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 P763 YFV registered?

P763 YFV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P763 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P763 YFV 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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