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N544 OFW

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

13,034 mi
Last recorded13,034 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN544 OFW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 13,034 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 12,906 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 12,858 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 12,833 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 12,718 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 12,474 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 12,186 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 12,126 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 12,118 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 11,840 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 11,614 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 11,487 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 11,487 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 10,008 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 8,631 miles

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

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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N544 OFW is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 N544 OFW, 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 N544 OFW registered?

N544 OFW is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N544 OFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N544 OFW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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