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N250 OYU

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,585 mi
Last recorded25,585 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN250 OYU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 25,585 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 24,428 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 21,877 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 20,745 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 18,834 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 17,216 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 17,170 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2006 16,919 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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N250 OYU is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N250 OYU, 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 N250 OYU registered?

N250 OYU is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 5 June 1996.

Is N250 OYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N250 OYU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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