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N899 KGJ

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

34,085 mi
Last recorded34,085 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN899 KGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 34,085 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 33,640 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 32,607 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 32,314 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 31,733 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 30,616 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 29,283 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 28,713 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 28,713 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2016 27,963 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 26,380 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 25,071 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 22,658 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 22,025 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 18,787 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 17,732 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 15,735 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 13,547 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 10,188 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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N899 KGJ is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 N899 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N899 KGJ registered?

N899 KGJ is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N899 KGJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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