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P991 TMW

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,929 mi
Last recorded27,929 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP991 TMW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 27,929 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 27,856 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 27,469 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 26,489 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 26,489 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 25,042 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 24,424 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 24,424 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 24,028 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 23,700 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 23,570 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 22,911 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 22,215 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 22,215 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 20,262 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 20,222 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 20,124 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 19,890 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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P991 TMW is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P991 TMW, 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 P991 TMW registered?

P991 TMW is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P991 TMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P991 TMW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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