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N457 RGB

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,764 mi
Last recorded49,764 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN457 RGB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 49,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 49,711 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 49,711 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 48,571 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 48,140 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 48,140 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 47,258 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 47,258 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 45,753 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 44,947 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 44,944 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 41,437 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear Number Plate Light Not Working.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 40,190 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 39,581 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 37,423 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 42,608 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 42,547 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 42,243 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 42,204 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 39,908 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 13 May 2009 39,861 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Coolant leak

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 15 May 2008 36,792 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 May 2007 34,726 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 34,665 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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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N457 RGB is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N457 RGB, 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 N457 RGB registered?

N457 RGB is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N457 RGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N457 RGB shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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