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N89 UDV

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

21,576 mi
Last recorded21,576 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN89 UDV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 21,576 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 21,165 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 20,621 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 20,471 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 20,456 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excess play lower rear suspension to shock absorber mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black background with silver letters and numbers (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber slightly loose lower shock absorber mount moving freely at suspension arm but secure (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 20,362 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 20,211 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 20,211 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 47,796 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 46,963 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 46,097 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 45,584 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 437,107 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2011 39,202 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2010 38,919 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 35,445 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 32,316 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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N89 UDV is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N89 UDV, 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 N89 UDV registered?

N89 UDV is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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