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N932 VPD

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,994 mi
Last recorded35,994 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN932 VPD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 35,994 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2012 34,718 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 32,976 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 32,976 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 May 2010 31,418 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 30,882 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 30,474 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 30,119 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 29,390 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 29,390 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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N932 VPD is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N932 VPD, 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 N932 VPD registered?

N932 VPD is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N932 VPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N932 VPD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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