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P78 XGC

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,614 mi
Last recorded30,614 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 XGC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 30,614 miles

Chain slightly loose.

Rear brake binding.

Pass 26 Apr 2023 30,116 miles

Chain loose.

Rear brake disc worn.

Pass 28 Jul 2021 29,986 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 29,312 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 28,125 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 26,702 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 25,704 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 24,500 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 23,197 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 21,896 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 21,896 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 20,709 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 19,491 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 19,423 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 17,862 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 17,850 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 17,850 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 15,447 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 13,586 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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P78 XGC is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P78 XGC, 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 P78 XGC registered?

P78 XGC is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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