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N731 KPW

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

13,028 mi
Last recorded13,028 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN731 KPW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 13,028 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 12,989 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 12,853 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 12,822 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 12,630 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 12,475 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 12,392 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 12,170 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 11,997 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 11,643 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 11,643 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 May 2015 11,405 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 11,125 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 10,842 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 10,451 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 9,762 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 9,381 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 8,677 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 8,403 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 8,403 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 6,833 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 5,627 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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N731 KPW is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N731 KPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N731 KPW registered?

N731 KPW is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 25 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N731 KPW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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