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N589 OWO

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,833 mi
Last recorded20,833 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN589 OWO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 20,833 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 20,360 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 19,740 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 19,595 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 19,595 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 19,274 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 18,077 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 17,999 miles

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

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

front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 8 May 2013 16,373 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 1 May 2013 16,343 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 14,565 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

L/H exhaust silencer fouling rear wheel spindle.

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 12,139 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 12,139 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 8,723 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 8,686 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 6,320 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 5,487 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 4,962 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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N589 OWO is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N589 OWO, 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 N589 OWO registered?

N589 OWO is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 4 March 1996.

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