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N528 KRN

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

74,629 mi
Last recorded74,629 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN528 KRN
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 74,629 miles

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

front brake lever slightly bent

front tyre is 10 years old

Pass 7 Feb 2025 73,397 miles

front brake lever slightly bent

Pass 30 Jan 2024 71,444 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 69,755 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 67,851 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively slight play in rear suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 66,258 miles

Rear Rear Tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 1 Feb 2020 64,313 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 64,313 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2019 61,822 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 58,779 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 56,975 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 55,411 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 54,235 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 52,900 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 51,350 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 50,196 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 48,193 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 45,732 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 43,740 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 41,513 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 38,662 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 35,207 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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N528 KRN is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 N528 KRN, 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 N528 KRN registered?

N528 KRN is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N528 KRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N528 KRN shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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