MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,586 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear tyre perished/cracked
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Offside Front Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
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P196 VCU is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 P196 VCU, 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 P196 VCU registered?
P196 VCU is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 27 September 1996.
Is P196 VCU safe to buy?
The MOT history for P196 VCU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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