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N384 NPN

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,105 mi
Last recorded13,105 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN384 NPN
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 13,105 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 12,598 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 12,562 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 12,453 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 12,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 15 May 2010 12,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 11,516 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 11,274 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 10,343 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2007 10,343 miles

Front Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2006 9,282 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

o/s rear footpeg broken [grab rail fitted]

slight cracking in front tyre side walls.

Pass 22 Jul 2006 9,282 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

o/s rear footpeg broken [grab rail fitted]

slight cracking in front tyre side walls.

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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N384 NPN is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N384 NPN, 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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N384 NPN is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N384 NPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N384 NPN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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