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P866 YGJ

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

820 mi
Last recorded820 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP866 YGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 820 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 7 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 3 miles

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 853 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 467 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 452 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 269 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 5 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010

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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P866 YGJ is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P866 YGJ, 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 P866 YGJ registered?

P866 YGJ is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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