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N798 SPR

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,664 mi
Last recorded14,664 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN798 SPR
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 14,664 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2025 14,664 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 14,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 14,378 miles

Rear tyre poor, perishing sidewalls

Pass 25 Oct 2021 14,147 miles

Rear rear tyre perished sidewalls

Fail 25 Oct 2021 14,147 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear tyre perished sidewalls

Pass 3 Nov 2020 13,851 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 13,826 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 13,583 miles

rear tyre perishing sidewalls

Pass 15 Aug 2017 13,155 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre perishing sidewalls (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2017 13,155 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre perishing sidewalls (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2016 12,707 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 12,690 miles

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 11,962 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 11,745 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 11,323 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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 2 Aug 2007 10,852 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 May 2006 10,214 miles

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

front brake feels slightly spongy

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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N798 SPR is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N798 SPR, 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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N798 SPR is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 16 February 1996.

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