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A9 TBD

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

42,601 mi
Last recorded42,601 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 TBD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 42,601 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 42,377 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 41,978 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 41,978 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 41,737 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

minor coolant seepage

Fail 15 Jul 2023 41,737 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

minor coolant seepage

Pass 27 May 2022 41,430 miles

front tyre, perishing

rear tyre, tread worn slightly uneven

Pass 18 Jan 2021 41,205 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 41,205 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 40,596 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 39,690 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 39,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake caliper padpin retaining nut missing

Pass 17 Nov 2016 39,143 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 39,143 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking carb leaking from float bowl (7.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 38,834 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

front tyre starting to perish

Fail 28 Oct 2015 38,834 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 18 Oct 2014 38,161 miles

Front tyre small split o/s front

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

o/s bolt missing rear rack

Pass 18 Oct 2013 37,596 miles

Front tyre has small split on o/s

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2012 36,880 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Front tyre starting to show signes of starting to perish

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Oct 2011 35,547 miles

rear tyre cuts/tears not to cords

Fail 24 Oct 2011 35,547 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

rear tyre cuts/tears not to cords

Pass 27 Oct 2010 34,380 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 32,782 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 32,782 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 18 Oct 2008 30,237 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 30,237 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2007 26,721 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 26,712 miles

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

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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A9 TBD is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 A9 TBD, 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 A9 TBD registered?

A9 TBD is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 6 June 1996.

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