1997 Triumph Thunderbird 0.9L Petrol · P917 ORJ
1997 Triumph Thunderbird (0.9L, petrol). First registered 12/05/1997. Recorded mileage 38,245 miles. MOT valid until 22/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 885cc
P917 ORJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 38,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P917 ORJ Mileage History
- 22/05/202638,231 mi
- 24/07/202638,245 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 81 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
P917 ORJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Triumph Thunderbird (P917 ORJ) between May 2026 and July 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect REAR SHOCK HAS FAILED & ONLY OPERATING ON SPRING (5.3.2 (b))”.
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