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P988 SYF

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

11,790 mi
Last recorded11,790 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP988 SYF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 11,790 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 11,008 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 8,689 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 7,471 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 7,312 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 6,262 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 6,262 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 5,882 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 5,308 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 4,351 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 3,817 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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P988 SYF is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P988 SYF, 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 P988 SYF registered?

P988 SYF is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P988 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P988 SYF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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