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N140 JPP

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,627 mi
Last recorded59,627 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 JPP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 59,627 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 59,607 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 59,395 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 59,300 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

gear leaver loose

Pass 16 Sep 2015 58,889 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 58,889 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 58,822 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 58,780 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 57,966 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 57,035 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 55,390 miles

registration number plate illumination light inoperative

Fail 7 Apr 2006 54,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 54,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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N140 JPP is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N140 JPP, 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 N140 JPP registered?

N140 JPP is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N140 JPP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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