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P91 HTO

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

5,916 mi
Last recorded5,916 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP91 HTO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 5,916 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 5,831 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 5,787 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 5,537 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 5,537 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 5,270 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 5,031 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 4,984 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 4,936 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 4,847 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 4,713 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 4,713 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 4,602 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 4,530 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 4,458 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 4,286 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 3,736 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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P91 HTO is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P91 HTO, 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 P91 HTO registered?

P91 HTO is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P91 HTO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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