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N67 KGJ

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,814 mi
Last recorded11,814 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN67 KGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 11,814 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 11,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 11,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 11,726 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 11,726 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 11,675 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 11,663 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 11,655 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 11,651 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 11,648 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 11,647 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 11,622 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 11,590 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 11,557 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 11,522 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 11,522 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 11,512 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 10,611 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 9,731 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 9,115 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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N67 KGJ is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N67 KGJ, 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 N67 KGJ registered?

N67 KGJ is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N67 KGJ safe to buy?

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