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P900 TOY

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,156 mi
Last recorded21,156 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP900 TOY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 21,156 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 21,156 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 20,867 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 20,460 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 20,209 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 19,889 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 19,670 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 19,404 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 18,984 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 18,607 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 17,874 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 17,521 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 16,885 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 15,959 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

n/s footrest slightly loose

Pass 9 Oct 2010 15,253 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 14,659 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 14,170 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 13,750 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 13,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 13,214 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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P900 TOY is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 15,472 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 TOY, 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 28 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 P900 TOY registered?

P900 TOY is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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