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P989 GDC

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

40,243 mi
Last recorded40,243 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 GDC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 40,243 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 28,592 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 28,592 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 22 May 2013 26,408 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 26,408 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fail 4 Aug 2012 24,604 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 24,604 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 21,971 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 21,971 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 21,414 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 21,016 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 19,849 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 19,091 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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P989 GDC is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P989 GDC, 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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P989 GDC is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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