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N799 SPR

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,529 mi
Last recorded11,529 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN799 SPR
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 11,529 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 11,529 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2005 11,520 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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N799 SPR is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Red 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 N799 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N799 SPR registered?

N799 SPR is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 20 February 1996.

Is N799 SPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N799 SPR 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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