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N831 JBF

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

19,454 mi
Last recorded19,454 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN831 JBF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 19,454 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 19,383 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Time Of Test 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 19,363 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 19,326 miles

Rear Tyre Worn To 2.0mm

Fail 1 Jun 2022 19,299 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe damaged split from tap. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 19,215 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 19,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 18,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak.

Pass 30 May 2017 18,951 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 18,876 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 18,857 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 18,765 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 18,693 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 18,603 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 18,188 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 17,941 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 17,698 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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N831 JBF is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 N831 JBF, 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 N831 JBF registered?

N831 JBF is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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