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N627 KNK

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

19,481 mi
Last recorded19,481 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN627 KNK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 19,481 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 18,318 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 17,434 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre starting to feather. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre starting to perish. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 16,387 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 15,015 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 13,409 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 11,228 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 8,870 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 8,418 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 7,895 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 6,482 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 6,229 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 6,229 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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N627 KNK 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 92.3%.

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 N627 KNK, 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 N627 KNK registered?

N627 KNK is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 10 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N627 KNK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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