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N187 AAO

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,963 mi
Last recorded23,963 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN187 AAO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 23,963 miles

Rear Brake pads at legal limit

Pass 18 Jul 2014 22,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 21,283 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 21,283 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 20,045 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 May 2012 20,045 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 19,686 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 19,026 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 19,006 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 17,188 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 16,992 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 16,992 miles

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

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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N187 AAO is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N187 AAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N187 AAO registered?

N187 AAO is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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