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N900 TTB

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,952 mi
Last recorded18,952 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN900 TTB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 18,952 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 18,380 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,872 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 16,305 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Feb 2008 16,305 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Feb 2007 15,699 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 15,699 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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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N900 TTB is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N900 TTB, 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 N900 TTB registered?

N900 TTB is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N900 TTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N900 TTB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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