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Triumph Thunderbird

Red and Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 855 cc

P290 XBOMOT history

P290 XBO is a red and silver petrol Triumph Thunderbird first used on 15 Apr 1997. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 29,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2026
Mileage
29,625 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P290 XBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Triumph
Model
Thunderbird
Colour
Red and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
855 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
15 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P290 XBO was last recorded at 29,625 miles on 12 Mar 2025, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,596 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 29,625 miles
  • 2024 – 26,696 miles
  • 2021 – 26,573 miles
  • 2020 – 24,109 miles
  • 2019 – 20,492 miles
  • 2018 – 17,158 miles
  • 2017 – 15,728 miles
  • 2009 – 14,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,625 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

11 tests since 6 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,625 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    29,625 miles
    Test number
    220278224001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail29,596 miles (+2,900)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,596 miles
    Test number
    811291431114
    • DangerousDrive chain so worn it is likely to fail link broken (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass26,696 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    26,696 miles
    Test number
    223769859469
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail26,696 miles (+123)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,696 miles
    Test number
    479210863491
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass26,573 miles (+2,464)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    26,573 miles
    Test number
    655629298206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass24,109 miles (+3,617)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    24,109 miles
    Test number
    835464471538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,492 miles (+3,334)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    20,492 miles
    Test number
    583141818472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass17,158 miles (+1,430)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    17,158 miles
    Test number
    673652414486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass15,728 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    15,728 miles
    Test number
    276037255474
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  10. Fail15,722 miles (+896)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,722 miles
    Test number
    734276346006
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureOffside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  11. Pass14,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    14,826 miles
    Test number
    440495069078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P290 XBO

Does P290 XBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P290 XBO expired on 18 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P290 XBO?
The MOT on P290 XBO expired on 18 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P290 XBO done?
P290 XBO was recorded at 29,625 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2025, an average of 924 miles a year.
Has P290 XBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P290 XBO has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on P290 XBO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P290 XBO find?
P290 XBO passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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