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N955 TBC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

75,669 mi
Last recorded75,669 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN955 TBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 75,669 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 75,624 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 75,476 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 75,094 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 74,357 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 74,357 miles

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

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 73,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 72,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 71,983 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 70,407 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 69,356 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 68,706 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 67,274 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 67,274 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 65,516 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 63,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 61,310 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 61,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 59,220 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 57,038 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 57,038 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 55,010 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2007 51,814 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 51,814 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 48,991 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 45,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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N955 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 N955 TBC, 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 N955 TBC registered?

N955 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 July 1996.

Is N955 TBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N955 TBC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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