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N61 KYG

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,905 mi
Last recorded13,905 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN61 KYG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 13,905 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 13,754 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 13,745 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 13,567 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 13,522 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 13,512 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 13,459 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 13,451 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 12,747 miles

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

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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N61 KYG is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N61 KYG, 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 N61 KYG registered?

N61 KYG is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N61 KYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N61 KYG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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