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P917 ORJ

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

38,231 mi
Last recorded38,231 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP917 ORJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 May 2026 38,231 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect REAR SHOCK HAS FAILED & ONLY OPERATING ON SPRING (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 36,369 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 35,538 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 35,538 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Feb 2016 33,718 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 31,474 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Nov 2009 30,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 3 Nov 2009 30,484 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Jul 2007 29,677 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 27,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 8 Jun 2006 27,653 miles

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

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

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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P917 ORJ is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P917 ORJ, 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 P917 ORJ registered?

P917 ORJ is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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