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P557 NOT

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

33,363 mi
Last recorded33,363 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 NOT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 33,363 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 32,905 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2024 32,220 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 31,762 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 31,716 miles

Rear number plate lamp casing slightly damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2019 31,304 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 31,275 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 31,080 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 30,009 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 27,996 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 27,996 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 25,410 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 25,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 22,219 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 22,219 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 19,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Mar 2012 19,565 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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P557 NOT is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P557 NOT, 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 P557 NOT registered?

P557 NOT is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P557 NOT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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