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N324 PAX

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,158 mi
Last recorded33,158 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN324 PAX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 33,158 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 33,158 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 33,096 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 33,094 miles

Stop lamp not working front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 32,959 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 32,959 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

front brake cannot be applied smoothly

Pass 8 Aug 2019 32,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 32,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake disc getting worn

Rear brake disc getting worn

Pass 8 Apr 2016 32,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 32,055 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 31,592 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 31,592 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 29,658 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 29,658 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 29,507 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 28,480 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 27,007 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 26,173 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 26,193 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 26,101 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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N324 PAX 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 70%.

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 N324 PAX, 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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N324 PAX is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 February 1996.

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