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N546 DKN

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,056 mi
Last recorded22,056 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN546 DKN
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 22,056 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 21,211 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 21,211 miles

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 20,419 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 20,201 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 19,982 miles

Central Front Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 19,800 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 19,501 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 19,238 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 18,739 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 17,685 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 16,604 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 14,959 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 14,952 miles

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 13,066 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 13,066 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 13,050 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 13,004 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 12,870 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 12,865 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 12,852 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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N546 DKN is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N546 DKN, 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 N546 DKN registered?

N546 DKN is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N546 DKN safe to buy?

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