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N955 UPA

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

3,755 mi
Last recorded3,755 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN955 UPA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 3,755 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 3,737 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake light not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2024 2,827 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 1,586 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 924 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 16,831 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 16,831 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED DURING TEST (4.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working REPAIRED DURING TEST (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 14,236 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 14,214 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 14,111 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 13,336 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 12,472 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 11,580 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 11,578 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2013 11,110 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 10,781 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2012 10,796 miles

Rear Upper Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2009 9,699 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 9,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 9,063 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 8,717 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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N955 UPA is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UPA, 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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N955 UPA is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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