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P947 GBC

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

30,697 mi
Last recorded30,697 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP947 GBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 30,697 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 29,351 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 27,974 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 27,711 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 25,979 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 25,501 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 24,995 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 23,899 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 23,464 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 22,521 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 22,286 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 21,726 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 21,623 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 20,302 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 17,494 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2009 17,241 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 May 2009 17,241 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 17,143 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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P947 GBC is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P947 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P947 GBC registered?

P947 GBC is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P947 GBC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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