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N886 KGJ

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,683 mi
Last recorded37,683 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN886 KGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 37,683 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 37,675 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 34,719 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 34,715 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 32,156 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 29,280 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 25,883 miles

Front Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 22,313 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 21,086 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 19,291 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 17,058 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 17,018 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 14,427 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 14,427 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 13,672 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 13,651 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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N886 KGJ is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N886 KGJ, 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 N886 KGJ registered?

N886 KGJ is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 February 1996.

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