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N436 BVR

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

4,483 mi
Last recorded4,483 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN436 BVR
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 4,483 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 4,483 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 3,517 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 3,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

coolant leak from radiator

Fail 14 May 2016 3,050 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute all (1.5.1c)

Registration plate incorrect wrong reg (6.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 2,512 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 2,214 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 2,148 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 2,147 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no mirrors fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Oct 2009 2,033 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 1,895 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 1,477 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 683 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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N436 BVR is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N436 BVR, 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 N436 BVR registered?

N436 BVR is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 9 April 1996.

Is N436 BVR safe to buy?

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