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N608 GTP

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,846 mi
Last recorded8,846 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN608 GTP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2019 8,846 miles

fuel tap pipe slightly damp

Pass 12 May 2018 31,647 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 8,741 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 8,669 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 8,630 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 8,526 miles

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

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

Rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2011 7,664 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 7,433 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 5,819 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 5,783 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 5,748 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 5,513 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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N608 GTP is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N608 GTP, 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 N608 GTP registered?

N608 GTP is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N608 GTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N608 GTP shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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