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N502 TRU

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

16,106 mi
Last recorded16,106 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN502 TRU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 16,106 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 16,106 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 15,888 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 14,964 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 14,649 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 14,253 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 13,640 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 10,360 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 10,285 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 10,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 10,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 10,100 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 9,894 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 9,839 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 9,719 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 9,649 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 9,470 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 8,985 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 8,634 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 8,230 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 8,011 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 7,801 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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N502 TRU is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N502 TRU, 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 N502 TRU registered?

N502 TRU is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N502 TRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N502 TRU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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