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N896 TBC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,344 mi
Last recorded36,344 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN896 TBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 36,344 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 35,172 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 34,218 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 33,271 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 31,279 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 31,279 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 31,250 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 27,214 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 26,212 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 25,715 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 25,715 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 24,610 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 24,545 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 24,162 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 May 2007 22,147 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 20,111 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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N896 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon 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 N896 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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N896 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 2 July 1996.

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