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P779 SHV

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,194 mi
Last recorded16,194 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 SHV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 16,194 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 15,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine has oil leak

Pass 26 May 2020 15,732 miles

rear tyre has flat spot in middle

Pass 6 Jun 2019 15,327 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 15,327 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2013 15,096 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 14,997 miles

Front fork stanchions slightly pitted.

Slight weep of oil from front forks.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 14,886 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 14,614 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 14,614 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 13,804 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 12,434 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 12,017 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 9,621 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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P779 SHV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P779 SHV, 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 P779 SHV registered?

P779 SHV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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