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N776 YOE

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,246 mi
Last recorded26,246 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN776 YOE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 26,246 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 26,083 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 25,756 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 25,076 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 24,422 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 24,252 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 24,003 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 23,061 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 22,680 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 21,985 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 20,933 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 20,410 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 19,723 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 19,290 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 19,041 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 17,753 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 16,306 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 15,334 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear number plate light not working!

Pass 20 Nov 2006 14,403 miles

rear tyre tread depth 1.6mm!

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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N776 YOE is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 N776 YOE, 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 N776 YOE registered?

N776 YOE is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N776 YOE safe to buy?

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