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N863 OWV

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,760 mi
Last recorded32,760 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN863 OWV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 32,760 miles

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

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 of two rear tail light bulbs not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 of 2 rear stop light bulbs not working (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 32,694 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 50kg brake force of runout (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 32,560 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 30,693 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 30,693 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 28,677 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 25,951 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 23,578 miles

1 of 2 tail lights not working

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 18,561 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 110/80-ZR18 MTR03 worn down to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 13,751 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 13,675 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 13,653 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 12,924 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 12,361 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 11,703 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 10,981 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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N863 OWV 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 81.3%.

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 N863 OWV, 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 N863 OWV registered?

N863 OWV is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 10 May 1996.

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