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N90 WTB

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,885 mi
Last recorded10,885 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN90 WTB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 10,885 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 10,806 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 10,707 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 10,798 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 10,798 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 9,726 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 8,968 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 8,968 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 7,642 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 7,065 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 5,963 miles

Side Stand Cut Out Not Working

Pass 28 Jul 2015 5,521 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 4,792 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 3,829 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 3,755 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 3,513 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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N90 WTB is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N90 WTB, 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 N90 WTB registered?

N90 WTB is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 July 1996.

Is N90 WTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N90 WTB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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