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P196 VCU

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

16,586 mi
Last recorded16,586 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 VCU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 16,586 miles

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

Rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2024 16,554 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2024 16,546 miles

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))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 16,349 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 16,083 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 16,037 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 14,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 14,711 miles

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 14,532 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 13,936 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 13,663 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 13,663 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 13,465 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 13,465 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 13,161 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 13,161 miles

Offside Front Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

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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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?

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