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P908 UGB

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

19,464 mi
Last recorded19,464 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP908 UGB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 19,464 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 18,780 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 18,737 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 18,580 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 18,572 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 18,337 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 18,008 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 17,473 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 16,806 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 16,228 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 15,762 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 15,762 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 15,373 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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P908 UGB is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P908 UGB, 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 P908 UGB registered?

P908 UGB is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P908 UGB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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