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N23 SAD

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,265 mi
Last recorded14,265 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 SAD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 14,265 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 13,456 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 12,596 miles

Horn is intermittent working

Pass 13 Jul 2023 11,835 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 9,551 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 8,008 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 6,651 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 6,121 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 4,982 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 4,901 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 3,241 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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N23 SAD is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N23 SAD, 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 N23 SAD registered?

N23 SAD is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N23 SAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N23 SAD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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