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N883 TBC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,009 mi
Last recorded25,009 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN883 TBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 25,009 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 24,437 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 24,134 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 23,876 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 23,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 23,502 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 22,968 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 21,955 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 21,208 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 21,208 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 20,943 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 20,515 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 20,206 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 20,206 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 18,698 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2012 16,519 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 15,810 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 14,931 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 13,404 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 11,926 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 10,085 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 9,632 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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N883 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N883 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 N883 TBC registered?

N883 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 2 July 1996.

Is N883 TBC safe to buy?

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