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N981 BNP

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,084 mi
Last recorded58,084 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN981 BNP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2023 58,084 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 56,863 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 53,823 miles

Front front tyre has uneven wear

Rear the rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 26 Jun 2020 51,311 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 48,841 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 45,858 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 42,653 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 39,378 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,082 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 38,628 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,167 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 33,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 31,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 28,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 27,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 23,523 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 18,199 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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N981 BNP is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N981 BNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N981 BNP registered?

N981 BNP is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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