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N781 TBC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,259 mi
Last recorded29,259 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN781 TBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2026 29,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lever pivot has excessive free play bolt loose (1.1.1 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

engine oil level low

front section of rear mudguard has fixings missing

Pass 28 Mar 2025 27,488 miles

Front locknut missing from brake lever but pivot bolt is tight.

Rear front section of mudguard has fixings missing

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2005 21,934 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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N781 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N781 TBC, 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 N781 TBC registered?

N781 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N781 TBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N781 TBC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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