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N959 BEG

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,111 mi
Last recorded17,111 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN959 BEG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 17,111 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 16,913 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 16,626 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 16,491 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 16,491 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 16,088 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 16,076 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen One big splodge.. incorrect bulb or fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 15,454 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 15,454 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Apr 2016 14,772 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 14,772 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 14,453 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 14,248 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 14,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 13,815 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 13,013 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 12,262 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 12,262 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 11,014 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 9,289 miles

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

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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N959 BEG 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 75%.

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 N959 BEG, 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 N959 BEG registered?

N959 BEG is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N959 BEG safe to buy?

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