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N409 CWP

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,005 mi
Last recorded27,005 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN409 CWP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 27,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 26,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 26,552 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 26,263 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 26,006 miles

front tyre perished

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2012 25,759 miles

Offside Front Lower Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 25,759 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 25,400 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 25,000 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 24,589 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 23,833 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 23,244 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 20,250 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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N409 CWP is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N409 CWP, 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 N409 CWP registered?

N409 CWP is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is N409 CWP safe to buy?

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