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P769 AHR

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,860 mi
Last recorded20,860 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP769 AHR
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 20,860 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 20,820 miles

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 20,820 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 20,383 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 18,279 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 14,251 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 14,235 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 13,499 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 13,492 miles

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

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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P769 AHR is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P769 AHR, 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 P769 AHR registered?

P769 AHR is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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