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N920 YCH

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

32,350 mi
Last recorded32,350 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN920 YCH
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 32,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 29,572 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 28,594 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 27,948 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 27,186 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 26,069 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 24,742 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 23,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2012 22,287 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 20,428 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 20,428 miles

Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 19,259 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 17,861 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,057 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 14,514 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 13,599 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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N920 YCH is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 N920 YCH, 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 N920 YCH registered?

N920 YCH is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N920 YCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N920 YCH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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