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N846 SWO

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,127 mi
Last recorded38,127 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN846 SWO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 38,127 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 37,695 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 37,689 miles

Central Front Upper Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Horn not Ommiting Enough Sound in IAW Req' (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component insecure and control of the motorcycle impaired Fork Seal Severly Leaking (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component likely to fail Fork Seal Severly Leaking (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute All Four Indicators Flashinfg too fast (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,974 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

damage to head chrome cover

indy still flash fast but less than 120 a min

rev clock missing

Fail 13 Jun 2015 34,974 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 32,294 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 28,196 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 28,196 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 27,587 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 27,583 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

gear leaver rubber split

Pass 16 Jul 2009 27,092 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,355 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 25,100 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 68,654 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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N846 SWO is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N846 SWO, 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 N846 SWO registered?

N846 SWO is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N846 SWO safe to buy?

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