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N912 BAU

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

22,629 mi
Last recorded22,629 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN912 BAU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 22,629 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 22,207 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 21,870 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 21,401 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 21,401 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 21,024 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 20,815 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 20,290 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 19,389 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 19,389 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 18,832 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 17,702 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 17,702 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 16,805 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 16,805 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 15,729 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 15,729 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 15,140 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 14,840 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 13,990 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 13,342 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 26 May 2009 13,342 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 12,019 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 10,279 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006

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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N912 BAU is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N912 BAU, 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 N912 BAU registered?

N912 BAU is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N912 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N912 BAU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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