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P900 TBD

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

8,266 mi
Last recorded8,266 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP900 TBD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 8,266 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 7,772 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 7,772 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 7,573 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 7,573 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 7,122 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 7,108 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 6,542 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 6,314 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2014 5,646 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2012 5,642 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2011 5,451 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 5,405 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2009 5,234 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 4,919 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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P900 TBD is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 P900 TBD, 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 P900 TBD registered?

P900 TBD is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P900 TBD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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