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N505 ORY

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

10,064 mi
Last recorded10,064 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN505 ORY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 10,064 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 9,363 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 9,312 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 9,312 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 8,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 8,929 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 8,687 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 8,445 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 8,185 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 8,150 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 7,497 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 7,001 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 6,751 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 6,523 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 6,195 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 5,346 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 3,992 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 2,952 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 13,149 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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N505 ORY is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 N505 ORY, 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 N505 ORY registered?

N505 ORY is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 22 January 1996.

Is N505 ORY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N505 ORY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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