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N720 LAH

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

30,719 mi
Last recorded30,719 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN720 LAH
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 30,719 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 30,699 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2022 30,608 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 30,421 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 30,152 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 28,200 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 26,590 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 25,121 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 25,121 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 23,276 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 23,113 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 22,145 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 19,912 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 19,563 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 18,793 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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N720 LAH is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 N720 LAH, 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 N720 LAH registered?

N720 LAH is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 22 July 1996.

Is N720 LAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N720 LAH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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