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T512 ATP

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

26,947 mi
Last recorded26,947 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT512 ATP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 26,947 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 26,936 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 26,578 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 24,750 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 24,750 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 23,788 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 20,873 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 19,273 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 17,428 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 16,108 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 12,458 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 12,254 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 10,826 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 10,826 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 9,544 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 7,780 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 7,750 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 6,471 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 4,678 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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T512 ATP is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T512 ATP, 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 T512 ATP registered?

T512 ATP is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is T512 ATP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T512 ATP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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