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N187 FLW

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,055 mi
Last recorded42,055 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN187 FLW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 42,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 41,733 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 41,566 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 41,386 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 41,129 miles

Advise neutral indicator light on instrument pannel not working

Pass 6 Jul 2018 41,034 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 41,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 40,133 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 39,074 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2015 37,042 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 34,556 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 32,790 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

chain has tight links in it

Pass 5 Jul 2012 30,871 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 30,837 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 28,154 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 26,329 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 24,718 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 24,714 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,969 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 18,886 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 17,987 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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N187 FLW is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 N187 FLW, 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 N187 FLW registered?

N187 FLW is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 January 1996.

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