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N27 HDM

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

16,306 mi
Last recorded16,306 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN27 HDM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 16,306 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Front front tyre cracking slightly

Pass 8 May 2024 16,140 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 16,021 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2023 16,021 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 15,771 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 15,610 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 15,463 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 15,278 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 15,160 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 15,160 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 14,944 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 14,895 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 14,834 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 14,737 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 14,637 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 14,636 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 14,451 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 14,451 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 14,254 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 14,092 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 14,092 miles

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

Inner Rear Lower Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 13,880 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 13,856 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 13,125 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 10,563 miles

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 10,563 miles

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 12,310 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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N27 HDM is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 N27 HDM, 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 N27 HDM registered?

N27 HDM is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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