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N305 FOT

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

35,495 mi
Last recorded35,495 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN305 FOT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 35,495 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 34,777 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 34,416 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 33,842 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 32,899 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 32,899 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 32,287 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 31,698 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 31,492 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 31,226 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 30,614 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 30,442 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 30,306 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 33,758 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 27,020 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 26,962 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 24,742 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 22,999 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 21,235 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 20,155 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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N305 FOT is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N305 FOT, 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 N305 FOT registered?

N305 FOT is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 13 January 1996.

Is N305 FOT safe to buy?

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