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P809 YGK

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,933 mi
Last recorded16,933 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP809 YGK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 16,933 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 16,231 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 16,231 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 15,426 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 14,968 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 14,499 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 14,142 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 14,064 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 13,558 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 11,665 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 11,665 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 11,648 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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P809 YGK is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P809 YGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P809 YGK registered?

P809 YGK is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P809 YGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P809 YGK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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