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N975 HTR

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

11,107 mi
Last recorded11,107 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN975 HTR
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 11,107 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 10,818 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 10,155 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 9,589 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2021 9,572 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 7,585 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 6,555 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 6,555 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 5,168 miles

crack in rear number plate

front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2012 4,755 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 3,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 3,061 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 792 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 792 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 disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 42,469 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 42,400 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 39,180 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 35,954 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 35,917 miles

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

travel on front brake lever back to h/bar

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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N975 HTR is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N975 HTR, 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 N975 HTR registered?

N975 HTR is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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