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N993 WPB

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,667 mi
Last recorded30,667 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN993 WPB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 30,667 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 30,037 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 26,549 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 21,782 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 21,766 miles

front brake quite spongy in operation

Pass 1 Sep 2020 21,729 miles

Horn not working properly not very loud (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

tyres underinflated

Pass 20 Aug 2019 21,706 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear tyre pressure severly under inflated 5psi recorded inflate tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2018 21,060 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 20,493 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 18,542 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 17,947 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 17,529 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 17,525 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2013 17,010 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 16,705 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 16,470 miles

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

twist grip rubber will require attention

Fail 14 Feb 2009 16,359 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 16,359 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 15,862 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 15,862 miles

Nearside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 15,023 miles

Drive chain requires adjustment

Front tyre on legal limit

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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N993 WPB is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N993 WPB, 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 N993 WPB registered?

N993 WPB is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is N993 WPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N993 WPB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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