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N456 FYD

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,901 mi
Last recorded46,901 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN456 FYD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 May 2024 46,901 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 46,842 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 46,680 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 46,250 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 45,827 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 45,573 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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N456 FYD is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N456 FYD, 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 N456 FYD registered?

N456 FYD is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N456 FYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N456 FYD shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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