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P933 YFT

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,439 mi
Last recorded33,439 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP933 YFT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2025 33,439 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 33,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 32,993 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 32,348 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 31,860 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 31,362 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 31,120 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 30,454 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 29,391 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 28,282 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))

Pass 20 Apr 2012 27,482 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 26,797 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 25,687 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 24,134 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 23,194 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 21,368 miles

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2006 20,007 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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P933 YFT 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 100%.

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 YFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P933 YFT registered?

P933 YFT is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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