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N796 TBC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

13,197 mi
Last recorded13,197 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN796 TBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 13,197 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 12,813 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 12,776 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 12,468 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 12,062 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 12,062 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 11,864 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 11,864 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 11,752 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 11,585 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 11,570 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 11,171 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 11,171 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 110/80R18 (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 10,730 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 10,014 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 9,533 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 8,698 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 8,695 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 8,215 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 7,004 miles

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

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2008 5,088 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 2,626 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 2,370 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 2,370 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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N796 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N796 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 N796 TBC registered?

N796 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N796 TBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N796 TBC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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