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N209 SAY

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,932 mi
Last recorded17,932 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN209 SAY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2022 17,932 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 17,905 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 17,903 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 16,201 miles

advise, rear tyre feathered

Pass 12 Oct 2017 15,676 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 15,604 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 15,581 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 15,513 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 15,428 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 15,336 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 15,176 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 14,767 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 14,710 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 14,541 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 14,315 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 13,340 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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N209 SAY is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N209 SAY, 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 N209 SAY registered?

N209 SAY is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N209 SAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N209 SAY shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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