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N387 NPN

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

5,751 mi
Last recorded5,751 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN387 NPN
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 5,751 miles

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 5,084 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 4,599 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 4,479 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 4,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 4,201 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 4,193 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle is stiff and does not return on its own (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Clutch lever securing nut missing

Exhaust noisy Both Silencers Noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly loose Securing clip on fuel pipe to tap is not in place (6.1.3 (a) (i))

pillion Backrest insecure

Front Headlight kick to the wrong side

Pass 22 Feb 2019 3,174 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 1,823 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 1,746 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 1,702 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 1,588 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 1,578 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 1,537 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 1,554 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 1,540 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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N387 NPN is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 N387 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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N387 NPN is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 2 March 1996.

Is N387 NPN safe to buy?

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