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N434 OGB

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,226 mi
Last recorded51,226 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN434 OGB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 51,226 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 51,226 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 51,166 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 50,879 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 50,590 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 50,254 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 50,025 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 49,729 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 49,169 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 48,562 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 47,769 miles

Black smkoke from exhaust when engine under load

Pass 2 Jun 2015 46,565 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 46,553 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 45,175 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 15 May 2014 45,175 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 May 2013 43,990 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 11 May 2013 43,990 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 May 2012 42,842 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 41,159 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 39,783 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 38,492 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 36,297 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 33,349 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 29,473 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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N434 OGB is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 17,177 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 N434 OGB, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N434 OGB registered?

N434 OGB is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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