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N21 HAB

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

50,201 mi
Last recorded50,201 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 HAB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 50,201 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 47,994 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 45,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 44,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 42,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 39,878 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 38,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 38,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 36,929 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 35,651 miles

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

Headlamp converter fitted.

Fail 24 Nov 2016 35,651 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess Rear wheel. (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp converter fitted.

Number plate illumination not working.

Pass 26 Nov 2015 33,875 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 31,683 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 31,683 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 29,421 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 28,089 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 28,089 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 26,695 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 26,533 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 26,521 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 25,982 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 25,982 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

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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N21 HAB is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N21 HAB, 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 N21 HAB registered?

N21 HAB is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 11 April 1996.

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