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N841 CVP

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

17,496 mi
Last recorded17,496 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN841 CVP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 17,496 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 17,402 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 17,326 miles

front brake has slight bind

Pass 29 Jan 2021 17,177 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 16,635 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 16,536 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 15,982 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 15,522 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 15,294 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 15,049 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 14,713 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 13,446 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 12,969 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 11,432 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 11,432 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Apr 2006 7,131 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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N841 CVP is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 N841 CVP, 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 N841 CVP registered?

N841 CVP is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N841 CVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N841 CVP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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