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N956 TBC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,649 mi
Last recorded32,649 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN956 TBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 32,649 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 32,409 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 32,383 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2024 32,241 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 32,215 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 32,191 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 31,715 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 30,012 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 29,266 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 28,664 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 28,654 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 28,601 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 28,176 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 27,801 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 27,116 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 26,531 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 26,195 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 25,807 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 25,045 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 24,678 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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N956 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N956 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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N956 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 July 1996.

Is N956 TBC safe to buy?

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