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P788 MOK

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

25 mi
Last recorded25 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP788 MOK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 25 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 25 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2019 20,032 miles

Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 19,466 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 19,431 miles

rear brake binding

Pass 29 Mar 2016 19,237 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 9,559 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 9,020 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 9,012 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 8,568 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 7,886 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 7,886 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 7,180 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 7,100 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 6,518 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 4,520 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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P788 MOK 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 81.3%.

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 P788 MOK, 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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P788 MOK is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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