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N957 UPA

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,373 mi
Last recorded28,373 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN957 UPA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 28,373 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 28,114 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 27,454 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 27,017 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 26,814 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 26,350 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 25,764 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 24,710 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 23,615 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 22,956 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 21,459 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 20,455 miles

number plate bulb does not work

Pass 3 May 2012 20,454 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

front brake lever travel is more than expected although brake test passed... did not reach handle bar

Pass 2 Mar 2010 20,451 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 17,547 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 17,209 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 16,971 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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N957 UPA is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N957 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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What year was N957 UPA registered?

N957 UPA is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 13 March 1996.

Is N957 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N957 UPA shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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