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N131 DHJ

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,565 mi
Last recorded3,565 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN131 DHJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 3,565 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 3,533 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working foot brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 3,133 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 2,601 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 2,372 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 2,217 miles

Front & Rear tyres are perishing in the sidewall

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 2,217 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front & Rear tyres are perishing in the sidewall

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 1,951 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 1,681 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 1,605 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 1,605 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Oil leak Rocker cover gasket ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 1,358 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 1,346 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 1,131 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 480 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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N131 DHJ is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N131 DHJ, 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 N131 DHJ registered?

N131 DHJ is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 26 June 1996.

Is N131 DHJ safe to buy?

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