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N876 TBC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

6,722 mi
Last recorded6,722 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN876 TBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 6,722 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 6,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 21,495 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 21,491 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 20,860 miles

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

horn poor

Fail 15 May 2020 20,860 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

horn poor

Pass 14 Sep 2017 19,164 miles

large amount of front brake lever travel

offside exhaust silencer mounting bolt loose

rear indicators small and colour change difficult to see!! (not standard equipment)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 19,164 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

large amount of front brake lever travel

offside exhaust silencer mounting bolt loose

rear indicators small and colour change difficult to see!! (not standard equipment)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 18,029 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 18,029 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 17,429 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion RUBBER BOOTS SHOW LIGHT LEAKING, CANNOT INSPECT (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 16,320 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 16,320 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 15,337 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 15,337 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 14,633 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 14,630 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 14,063 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 13,517 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 12,743 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 12,231 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 12,231 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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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N876 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N876 TBC, 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 N876 TBC registered?

N876 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 2 July 1996.

Is N876 TBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N876 TBC shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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