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N423 DKK

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Purple Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,883 mi
Last recorded22,883 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN423 DKK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 22,883 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 21,713 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 20,982 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 19,600 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2019 16,030 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 13,974 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 13,974 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 12,633 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 11,729 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 8,095 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 8,095 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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N423 DKK is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Purple with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 N423 DKK, 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 N423 DKK registered?

N423 DKK is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N423 DKK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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