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P933 GBC

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

22,239 mi
Last recorded22,239 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP933 GBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 22,239 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 21,882 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 21,640 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 21,159 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 21,084 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 20,798 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 19,267 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 18,495 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 17,245 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 17,245 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 16,498 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 16,221 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 15,860 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 14,804 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 14,225 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 13,274 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 12,144 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 10,642 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 10,586 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 10,340 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P933 GBC is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P933 GBC, 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 P933 GBC registered?

P933 GBC is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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