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N116 HTR

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,000 mi
Last recorded14,000 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN116 HTR
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 14,000 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 13,703 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 13,119 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 12,632 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 11,922 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2020 11,473 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 8,643 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 7,979 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 7,239 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 7,239 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 6,643 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 5,949 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 5,169 miles

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

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

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 3,706 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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N116 HTR is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N116 HTR, 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 N116 HTR registered?

N116 HTR is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N116 HTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N116 HTR shows 14 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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